Henna
Lawsonia inermis
A cooling dye leaf used on skin and nails and to soothe minor burns and rashes.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): A cooling dye leaf used on skin and nails and to soothe minor burns and rashes.
A cooling dye leaf used on skin and nails and to soothe minor burns and rashes.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A cooling dye leaf used on skin and nails and to soothe minor burns and rashes.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Use pure henna; avoid 'black henna' (PPD), which can severely damage skin.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Use pure henna; avoid 'black henna' (PPD), which can severely damage skin.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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