Western Herbalism
Henna
Lawsonia inermis
Primarily used topically as paste/poultice for skin conditions internal use limited and mostly studied in animals traditional Ayurvedic/Unani uses extensive for skin, liver, wounds lawsone is the key dye and bioactive compound 11111528 ETFLIN review Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Hemicrania
- Cephalalgia
- Haemoptysis
- Liver enlargement
- Leprosy
- Burning micturition
- Splenopathy
- Pruritus
- Ophthalmia
- Malignant ulcers
- Dysuria
- Boils
- Hepatopathy
- Hair loss
- Bronchitis
- Ophthalmic disorders
- Spleen enlargement
- Gonorrhea
- Skin inflammation
- Stranguria
- Leukoderma
- Epilepsy
- Febrile disorders
- Headache
- Ulcers
- Cough
- Insomnia
- Jaundice
- Amenorrhea
- Bleeding disorders
Safety
Pregnancy: Use with care in pregnancy
Breastfeeding: Not for use while breastfeeding
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | decoction 40-60 ml | 40-60 mL |
| leaf powder | leaf powder 5-10 g | 5000-10000 mg |
| flower infusion | flower infusion 50-60 ml | 50-60 mL |
| animal studies: ethanol extract 100-500 mg/kg oral | 100-500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily used topically as paste/poultice for skin conditions internal use limited and mostly studied in animals traditional Ayurvedic/Unani uses extensive for skin, liver, wounds lawsone is the key dye and bioactive compound 11111528 ETFLIN review Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita
primary-actions. Henna acts primarily as: Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Antifungal. Secondary actions include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antiparasitic, Expectorant, Alterative.
indications. Henna is traditionally indicated for: Hemicrania, Cephalalgia, Haemoptysis, Liver enlargement, Leprosy, Burning micturition, Splenopathy, Pruritus, Ophthalmia, Malignant ulcers, Dysuria, Boils, Hepatopathy, Hair loss, Bronchitis, and 36 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Henna include: Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), flavonoids (apigenin, quercetin, catechin, luteolin, kaempferol), tannins, coumarins, triterpenoids (lupeol, betulinic acid), steroids (β-sitosterol), xanthones, polyphenols, gallic acid, hennotannic acid, alkaloids, saponins.
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