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  Pharmacognostic Standardization of Lawsonia inermis L. Leaf

  By Shelvi Agarwal, Rajeev Kr. Sharma, H. L. Sharma, Sneh Lata

  Abstract: ABSTRACT“Madayantika” commonly known as “Mehndi” or “Henna” is ascribed to the plant species Lawsonia inermis Linn. syn. L. abla Lamk. (Fam: Lythraceae). It has been used as a color dye since the dawn of history. It is also an excellent conditioning agent, hair growth promoter, hair brighter, antidandruff and adds body and highlights to hair. Henna has been formulated in Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine and cosmetic industry. Madayantyadi churna, …

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 16–29 Read article →