Authors : Mungle A N,. Ittadwar A M
Page Nos : 119-152
Description :
Lawsonia inermis Linn is a welknown plant for centuries and is widely used medicinally and cosmetologicaly, all over the world. Since ancient culture, this plant is known for its dyeing pigment, Lawsone and hence found its application in cosmetic and textile industries as a dyeing agent. Henna is being applied to dye/colour palms, soles or feet, hairs, finger nails and other body parts. Nowadays, Henna body art is most commonly seen in the form of tattoos. Apart from this, this plant is reported to contain several phytoconstituents and has therapeutic uses. Hence, this article aims to review the most recent information about both therapeutic applications of Henna and its active constituents.
