Many people
associate henna with dying the hair and
the skin but it has many other uses and
qualities.
Used as an astringent; applied to
bruises, burns and wounds. Soothes
exema.
Used to treat ring worm and athletes
foot due to its anti-fungal properties.
Also used for headaches, sweaty palms
and burning feet due to its cooling
effect. A ball of henna paste is placed
in the child’s hand to bring down a
fever.
Used as an antiseptic; an extract from
the liquid of boiled henna leaves and
water is used as a gargle to heal a sore
throat.
Applied to the head and soles of feet to
bring down your temperature in hot
climates.
When people travelled by foot in the
past, henna leaves were placed in the
soles of their shoes to keep their feet
cool and comfortable.
Used as a cosmetic to colour nails,
especially in Islamic countries, as nail
polish is not allowed especially during
the month of Ramadan when fasting.
Henna colours, conditions and
revitalises hair.
Also used to colour fabric and dye
leather as well as the hooves and manes
of horses.
Buddhists in religious ceremonies use
the fragrant white blossoms.
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