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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Mehendi<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Mehendi<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Mehendi<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Mehendi?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Mehendi<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Mehendi<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLawsonia inermis<\/em> L. also known as mehendi or henna is a shrub or small tree with dense branches, it is cultivated for its various parts (stem bark, roots, flowers and seeds) that are used in traditional medicine. It grows in tropical and subtropical areas. The benefits of mehendi are mentioned in abundance in the history of India Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Chinese medicine. Mehendi has been an essential part of our traditions and it symbolizes fertility. Its popularity in India is due to the cooling effect of the herb which is useful for people in summers1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Henna (Mehendi) extracts have antibacterial effects against bacteria responsible for common skin infections. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Alcoholic henna extracts show pronounced antibacterial effects against isolated bacteria in vitro. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Henna can be considered an effective treatment for diaper dermatitis in infants. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Henna has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial effects due to its lawsone content. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Henna is traditionally used to reduce sweating of hands and feet. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Henna extract enhances wound contraction and improves wound healing. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Mehendi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe nutritional content fount in seeds of mehendi are seeds are 1<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Proteins<\/strong>: 5.0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 33.62%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibers<\/strong>: 33.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty Oils<\/strong>: 10-11%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Allow me to share something that might pique your interest. The flowers of mehendi may have an interesting ability to relieve sun-induced headaches when applied in a paste form to the forehead. This traditional practice suggests that henna flowers might have soothing properties that may help alleviate headaches caused by sun exposure.<\/p>\nDr. Anuja Bodhare, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Mehendi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe mehendi plant consists of a range of compounds that play a vital role in several human conditions 2<\/a><\/sup>. It may have following properties<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have heart protective benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have beneficial properties for leprosy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have blood sugar lowering activity 1<\/a><\/sup> .\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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From what I have encountered, in Arabic and Indian medicine, the leaves and roots of mehendi are potentially effective against certain types of diarrhoea. By making a decoction from these leaves and roots, it is believed to help alleviate the symptoms of and provide relief from diarrhoea.<\/p>\nDr. Smita Barode, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Mehendi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Mehendi as an Antidiabetic Herb<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mehendi extracts demonstrated blood sugar lowering and lipid-lowering activities in studies 1<\/a><\/sup> and thus can be used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides levels in blood in persons with diabetes.\u00a0Diabetes is a major health condition and requires appropriate diagnosis and treatment from a professional doctor. Therefore, human trials of mehendi are necessary to provide its potential usage for managing blood sugar levels in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Uses of Mehendi Immunomodulatory Activity<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mehendi leaves extract demonstrated immunity stimulating effect immunomodulatory effect in studies 1<\/a><\/sup> as shown by the increase in a certain type of white blood cells, called T-lymphocytes.\u00a0Further studies are needed to establish the claim of effect of mehendi for immunomodulatory effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Potential Uses of Mehendi Hepatoprotective Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mehendi bark extract has also demonstrated hepatoprotective (liver protective) and antioxidant activity in studies 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>. Mehendi leaf extracts were able to reduce the weight of the liver and the total bilirubin content in the blood 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0However more human studies are needed to estimate the extent to which it will be beneficial for human health.<\/p>
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