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    Glossary Henna

    natural dye from Lawsonia inermis used for body art

    Henna, also known as Lawsonia inermis, is a natural dye derived from the leaves of the henna plant. It has been traditionally used for centuries to create temporary body art, known as Mehndi, and to dye hair, skin, and nails. The active compound, lawsone, binds with keratin in the skin and hair, resulting in a reddish-brown stain that can last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the application and care.

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    1. Local hypertrichosis: a rare complication of a temporary henna tattoo The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics · 2016 · 4 citations
    2. [Therapeutic effect of Impatiens balsamina, Lawsonia inermis L. and Henna on androgenetic alopecia in mice]. PubMed · 2019 · 2 citations
    3. DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL HAIR DYE IN VARIOUS FORMULATIONS USING HENNA, HIBISCUS, SHIKAKAI, AMLA AND INDIGO: A REVIEW Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    4. DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL HAIR DYE IN VARIOUS FORMULATIONS USING HENNA, HIBISCUS, SHIKAKAI, AMLA AND INDIGO: A REVIEW Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    5. ASSESSEMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) AGAINST SOME SELECTED FUNGI 2025
    6. Efficacy of a topical formulation of Henna (Lawsonia inermis) on the itch and wound healing in patients with epidermolysis bullosa: A pilot single-arm clinical trial Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2022
    7. Effect of Fastness, Hair Coating and Hair Protection by Deying of Orange Henna Daehan miyong hakoeji · 2011
    8. Apply directly to the forehead: Holmes, Nana, and hennapecia The FASEB Journal · 2007
    9. Sensitization and Clinically Relevant Allergy to Hair Dyes and Clothes from Black Henna Tattoos: Do People Know the Risk? An Uncommon Serious Case and a Review of the Literature Cosmetics · 2016 · 1 citations
    10. Antioxidant Activity Test Combination Of Cantigi Leaf Extract (Vaccinium varingiaefolium) And Nail Henna Leaf Extract (Lawsonia inermis Linn) International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) · 2022 · 1 citations
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