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Also known as: Mehendi Leaves, Heena, Egyptian Privet, Mignonette Tree, Al-Khanna.
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Scientific name: Lawsonia inermis (A small flowering shrub native to North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia).
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What it’s known for: Containing "Lawsone," a natural reddish-orange pigment. It is globally recognized for its cooling properties and its use as a natural, plant-based dye for hair and skin.
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How to prepare: For topical use, grind the dried leaves into a fine powder and mix with warm water or lemon juice to release the pigment. For a hair rinse, steep whole leaves in hot water until the liquid darkens.
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How it’s used: A cornerstone of cultural celebrations for intricate skin art (Mehendi); a natural alternative to synthetic hair dyes; and traditionally used in footwear or as a paste to provide a cooling sensation to the hands and feet.
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Quality profile: 100% Pure, whole dried leaves. Our Henna leaves are shadow-dried to preserve their natural pigment strength and essential botanical properties without any added chemicals or metallic salts.
