H O U S E O F H E N N A

10 things
about henna

N A D I A H H A L I M
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Henna can be used in treatment of

blisters on the skin, rash, fever and
athlete's foot.
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Women in India use henna during

the warmest periods of the year due
to the cooling effects that henna
produces on the skin.
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Henna was use for the colouring of

wool, silk, leather and drum skins in
the past.
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Flowers of henna were used for the

manufacture of perfumes in the
ancient times. This  practice is still
popular in the Middle East.
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Ancient Egyptians used ointments

made of henna to protect their skin
from the sun and prevent sunburns.
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Art of painting on the skin is 500

years old tradition. People in many
countries believe that henna protects
against evil spirits and ensures luck.
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Leaves of henna  are harvested twice

per year. Dried, ground leaves need to
be mixed with water,  lemon juice or
strong tea for the manufacture of
paste which is used for dying of hair.
 
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Painting of the skin with henna, also

known as mehndi design, is especially
important and valued in the Muslim
and Hindu culture. It often represents
the first gift that woman receives
from her husband at the wedding.
 
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Henna was also used  in the cave for

art in the past. One of the oldest cave
paintings can be seen in Ajanta, India.
 
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Henna is perennial plant, which

means it can survive more than 2
years in the wild.