TLDR Henna has many medicinal uses but needs more research to confirm its benefits.
Lawsonia inermis L., known as henna, has been extensively reviewed for its ethnobotanical, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological aspects in Unani medicine. The plant contains numerous bioactive compounds such as fatty acids, steroids, and polyphenols, and has been traditionally used to treat various ailments including hair loss, ulcers, and psoriasis. It exhibits a range of pharmacological properties like wound healing, hepatoprotective, and anticancer effects. Despite its promising medicinal potential, further research is needed to fully understand its therapeutic benefits for public health.
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” Henna has potential health benefits and can treat various conditions, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbs like neem, tulsi, and tea tree oil may treat dandruff without side effects.
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
