Traditional and Modern Day Uses For Henna
The henna plant has long been valued in the Eastern World for its many and varied uses (detailed below). These days the henna plant is mainly cultivated for its use as a hairdye and a cosmetic for henna body art, but it is still Read the full article »
The Many Names Of Henna…
Scientific Name Preferred Scientific Name: Lawsonia Inermis L
Other Scientific Names
Lawsonia alba Lam. (no longer recognised as the scientific name)
Trade Name
Henna Read the full article »
The Henna Plant, Propagation and Cultivation
Description
The henna plant (Lawsonia Inermis) is a heavily scented evergreen shrub-like tree. It grows up to 6 meters in height (20 feet) and has abundant branches. Its many leaves are narrow and pointed, and its Read the full article »
Plant Kingdom Classification
The Henna Plant (Lawsonia Inermis L)
• Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
• Superdivision: Spermatophyta Read the full article »
