Description
Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as Henna, is a flowering plant that is native to South Asia and North Africa. It is cultivated for its leaves, which are dried and powdered to create a paste used to dye hair, skin, and nails. The paste has a reddish-brown color and is commonly used for decorative and medicinal purposes in various cultures. Henna has also been used for its cooling and soothing properties in traditional medicine, and is believed to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.