The uses and benefits of henna.

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Henna (mehendi) is derived from the plant lawsonia inermis (hina) .
Due to its versatility, It can be used in a variety of ways , the main way being the dye form and for traditional medicine.

Most popularly henna is used to create beautiful designs on the body, especially in India during wedding ceremonies.

There are various benefits of henna:

  1. Henna oil , bark and seeds are used as anti-inflammation, hyposensitivity , antiviral, and antibacterial medicine.

2.can be used as a hair dye which in-turn increases the strength ,appearance and shine of the hair. Helps in preventing dandruff.

  1. Reduces hair loss

  2. Drinking the water in which the leaves have been steeped helps improve quality of nail

  3. Henna oil is proven to have anti-aging properties

  4. Regulates blood pressure

  5. Relieves headache


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