Henna Topical therapies

Lawsonia inermis, better known as henna, is widely celebrated for its role in temporary body art and as a beauty enhancer that nourishes, hydrates, and fortifies hair, nails, and skin. The vibrant dye produced by henna comes from the lawsone molecule, which originates from a complex of various compounds, including mannitol, tannic acid, mucilage, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, glycosides, gallic acid, and naphthoquinone.

Addtionally it is renowned for its wide-ranging pharmacological benefits, which include astringent, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Henna offers protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, and its calming effects further enhance its value in various therapeutic applications.  These characteristics make it a sought-after ingredient in both therpeutic and cosmetic products.

The following conditions are suitable for topical application and can be safely utilized at home, even when diluted with water. 

• Pain Relief for Muscle and Joint Pain (Rheumatic/Arthritic, Chronic pain, etc)
• Eczema, Psoriasis, Alopecia
• brings down Fevers in children and adults alike
• Inflammation, Bruising, Sprains, Blisters, Burns
• Dryness Patches, Rashes
• Athlete’s foot/Fungal infections, Psoriasis, Ringworm
• Protection against viral and bacterial infections, Eczema
• Stress Therapy, Anxiety, Anxiousness, PTSD
• Insomnia and Depression
• Dandruff, Lice, Scabies
• Skin and Hair Moisturizer and Rejuvenator
• Chemo and Radiation Therapy
• Women’s Health 

The following are conditions are used through internal applications. (Caution: internal use should be conducted exclusively by a Qualified Ayurvedic Doctor (PhD) or Medical professional).

• Dysentery
• Liver Diseases
• Throat Infections
• Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism
• Cancer Research
• Leprosy
• Eye Infections

I also urge everyone to take the initiative to conduct their own research. The articles provided below are a great starting point and can be shared with healthcare professionals to support an integrative approach to medicine.  

Scientific articles and Research articles

1. Lawsonia-Innermis - From Traditional Use to Scientific Assessment
2. Phytochemical, toxicological and antimicrobial evaluation fo Lawsonia Inermis extracts again clinical isolates of pathogenic bacteria
3. Anti-microbial activities of the Henna extract and some synthetic Naphthoquinones derivitaves
4. Antimicrobial effects of henna extracts
5. In Vitro and In Vivo anti dermatophytes activity of henna leaves against Ringworm and its etiological agents​
6. Chemoprevention of skin cancer: effects of henna and its pigment artifact 
7. Adverse effects of henna observed in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme deficient siblings.
8. Anti-parasitic activities of medicinal plants used in Ivory Coast
9. Topical Henna can Heal Hand and Foot Syndrome
   

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