🍃 Henna (Lawsonia inermis), also known as hina, the henna tree, the mignonette tree, and Egyptian privet, is a flowering plant used for natural dyeing. Its leaves produce lawsone, a pigment used in body art (mehndi), hair coloring, and textiles. Historically, henna was cultivated in North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Australasia, and has been used for cosmetic and ceremonial purposes for thousands of years. The plant is culturally significant, especially in bridal traditions, festivals, and religious ceremonies.
🌿 Botanical Characteristics:
Growth: Small tree or shrub
Height: 1.8–7.6 m
Climate: Warm, semi-arid, tropical/subtropical
Soil: Well-draining, tolerates sandy soil
Leaves: Opposite, elliptical, lanceolate, 1.5–5 cm long
Flowers: Small, white with red stamens, 2–3 mm calyx tube
Fruit: Brownish capsules, 32–49 seeds per fruit
🌱 Culinary & Cosmetic Uses:
Body art: Leaves dried and powdered, mixed with liquids to create mehndi paste; produces orange to deep reddish-brown stains
Hair dye: Mixed with mild acids and essential oils to color hair naturally; can yield shades from orange to burgundy, or combined with indigo for brown/black
Traditional uses: Adorning hands, nails, palms, soles during weddings, festivals, and celebrations
🌟 Medicinal & Cultural Uses:
Believed to bring blessings (Barakah)
Used in traditional remedies for relaxation and cosmetic enhancement
Integral in social, religious, and festive practices across Africa, Middle East, South Asia
🌱 Cultivation Tips:
Start seeds in warm, frost-free conditions
Plant in full sun with well-draining soil
Water regularly, avoid overwatering
Protect from temperatures below 11 °C; below 5 °C may kill plant
New shoots grow rapidly during rainy periods; growth slows during dry or cool periods
🌐 References & Further Reading:
Lawsonia inermis – Missouri Botanical Garden
Henna Plant Cultivation Guide – University of Agriculture
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