The Geographical Origins of Henna
Henna is known locally throughout the Middle East and North Africa as ‘Henna’ or ‘Hene’ and is known as ‘Mendhi’ or ‘Mehendi’ in India & Pakistan. For a list of lesser known common names click here.
Henna powder destined for colouring the hair & adorning the skin is made from the crushed leaves of the Henna Plant Lawsonia Inermis, a tall shrub-like plant that thrives in hot and dry climates. Much of the world’s henna powder comes 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
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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 »
