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    Lawsonia

    inermis
    Group 3:
    1. Ahmad Ali
    2. Noman Ahmad
    3. Hassan Khalid
    4. Johnson
    5. Awias Karni
    6. Abdullah
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    Botanical name:
    Lawsonia inermis
    Common name:
    Hina, Henna,Mehndi
    Family:
    Lythraceae
    Part Used:
    Whole plant
    The species is named after the Scottish physician Isaac
    Lawson.

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    Description:
    Henna is a tall shrub or small tree, standing 1.8
    to 7.6 m tall (6 to 25 ft). It is glabrous and multi- )

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    Constituents:
    Lawsone(2-Hydroxy-1, 4-
    napthoquinone) is the principle natural
    dye in the leaves of Henna.
    Flavonoids
    Coumarins
    Sterols
    Tannins
    Glucose, mannitol, fat, resin and
    mucilage.

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    Mechanism Of Action:
    Hepatoprotective effect is due to the
    presence of polyphenols and gallic acid
    which are potent free radical scavenging
    agents and antioxidants.

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    Uses:
    Lawsonia inermis is useful against heat stroke
    and used against a headache.
    Henna bark and root are used for the treatment of
    liver enlargement and jaundice.
    It acts against hair loss and strengthens hair.
    Hence, henna is used as a natural agent for
    baldness.
    People suffering from fever or high-temperature
    use as a home remedy for the treatment..
    It is used for treatment of arthritis. Massage of
    Lawsonia inermis oil for a month can give relief.

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    Henna has been used for severe
    diarrhea caused by a parasite
    (amoebic dysentery), cancer,
    enlarged spleen, headache,
    jaundice, and skin conditions.
    These days, people take henna for
    stomach and intestinal ulcers.

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    Adverse Effect:
    Inflammation of the skin
    (dermatitis). Rarely, allergic
    reactions can occur such
    as hives, runny nose, wheezing,
    and asthma.

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    Contraindications:
    It’s UNSAFE to take henna by
    mouth if you
    are pregnant can lead
    to miscarriage.
    It’s alsoUNSAFE to take henna if
    you are
    breast-feeding.

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    References
    14.2.pharmacognosy-by-biren-shahavinash-
    seth-1

    Pharmacognosy by Tyler 7th Edition

    Trease-and-Evans-Pharmacognosy-16th-
    Edition-[konkur.in]

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