Lawsonia inermis Lam.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Lawsonia inermis Lam. is aslo known as Lawsonia alba Lam., Lawsonia spinosa Linn., belongs to Lythraceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Hina Aswad, Mehndi, Nakreza, Wara Hina.
The English Names for this herb are Egyptian Privet, Henna.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Henna, Mehndhi.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Alterative, Aromatic, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Deodorant, Detergent, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Sedative, Soporific.
Indications
The Indications of Seeds of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Vaginal Discharges, Leucorrhoea, Piles.
The Indications of Leaves of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Pruritis, Wounds, Boils, Itching, Jaundice, Scabies, Leucorrhoea, Ulcers, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Burning of Palms, Burning of Soles, Spermatorrhoea, Aphthae, Headache, Hair Diseases, Vaginal Discharges, Stomatitis.
The Indications of Bark of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Skin Diseases, Calculus Affections, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Burns, Leprosy, Scalds.
The Indication of Flower of Lawsonia inermis Lam. is Headache.
The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Aphthae, Stomatitis, Leprosy, Syphilis, Scabies, Pruritis, Itching.
The Indications of Infusion (bark) of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Leprosy, Scalds, Obstinate Skin Diseases, Jaundice, Burns, Spleen Enlargement, Liver Enlargement, Calculus Affections.
The Indication of Infusion (flower) of Lawsonia inermis Lam. is Headache.
The Indications of Juice(leaves) of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Hot Fits, Cold Fits, Spermatorrhoea.
The Indications of Paste(leaves) of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Itching, Pruritis, Boils, Scabies, Leprosy, Syphilis, Burning of Soles, Inflammations, Headache, Burning of Palms.
The Indications of Ointment(leaves) of Lawsonia inermis Lam. are Ulcers, Wounds.
No Contra Indication information is available for Lawsonia inermis Lam..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Lawsonia inermis Lam. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Lawsonia inermis Lam. is used in the preparation of Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Hab Musaffi Khun, Ma'jun Suranjan, Marham Jadwar, Roghan Amla Khas, Roghan Henna, Roghan Juzam, Safuf Barg Hina Wala, Safuf Bars, Tilai-Urusak compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Lawsonia inermis Lam.. A glabrous much-branched shrub, lateral branches 4-gonous, often ending in a spinous point. Leaves 1.3-3.2 by 0.6-1.6 cm, elliptic or broadly lanceolate, acute or obtuse, petioles very short or 0. Flowers numerous, less than 1.3 cm across, fragrant, white or rose-coloured, in large terminal pyramidal panicled cymes; pedicels short, slender. Calyx 3-5 mm long, broadly campanulate, lobes 2.5-3 mm long, ovate, acute. Petals 3 mm long, as broad as long, suborbicular or subreniform, undulate. Stamens 8, inserted in pairs on the calyx-tube. Capsule 6 mm in diameter, globose, slightly veined outside, supported by the persistent calyx and tipped with the style. Seeds trigono-pyramidal, about 2.5 mm long, externally subtuberculate
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Australia , Egypt , India , Iran , Saudi-Arabia. It occurs in Africa, Asia.
Odor: The odor of Lawsonia inermis Lam. is Pleasant, Aromatic
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Lawsonia inermis Lam.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Lawsonia inermis Lam.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Lawsonia inermis Lam.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Reporeted as harmful for persons suffering from throat and lung diseases.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lawsonia inermis Lam.. (work in progress)