The leaves of henna are
used as a dye and its evergreen shrubs are planted as fencing. It is found all
over India mainly in dry deciduous forests of Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
and Rajasthan. Due to having a special place in women's cosmetics, henna is
very popular. The fine powder prepared by drying henna leaves is sold in
attractive packs at the grocers and other vendors in the markets.
1. Coloring of Hair
By mixing henna leaf
powder and indigo leaf powder, grinding it in water and applying it on the
head, white hair becomes artificially black.
2. Helps in Ulcers
Soak 10 grams of henna
leaves in 200 ml water, filter it after a while and gargle with this golden
water, mouth ulcers get calmed quickly.
3. Relief in Knee Pain
Make a paste of henna
and castor leaves and apply it on the knees, it provides relief in knee pain.
4. Helps in Good Sleep
Filling the dried
flowers of henna in a pillow instead of cotton and keeping it by the head of
the people who do not sleep, they get good sleep.
5. Helpful for Eyes
Make a cake by grinding
the green leaves of henna in a mortar. Sleeping with a tablet tied on the eye
at night ends the pain, irritation and redness of the eyes.