Exploring Lawsonia inermis: A review of its role in Herbal medicine and modern pharmacology

  • Unique Paper ID: 178415
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 3648-3657
  • Abstract:
  • This is native to subtropical regions worldwide. This shrub typically grows between 2 and 7 meters in height and features smooth bark with young, quadrangular, cylindrical branches. Henna has been used for centuries in various cultures, with its medicinal properties being well-documented in traditional medicine, particularly in India. The plant contains several bioactive compounds, including glycosides, phytosterols, steroids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, and 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthaquinone, all of which contribute to its therapeutic effects. Henna seeds are known to be effective in treating dysentery and diarrhea, while the flowers are used to alleviate fever and psychosis. In addition to its medicinal uses, henna has a strong presence in cosmetic applications, particularly in hair and skin care products, where it is often used to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions. In some African cultures, henna is also regarded as an abortifacient.

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@article{178415,
        author = {B.Sanjeevini and Aastha Singh and P.Kavitha Baburao and S.Muni Sireesha and Dr.R.Ashok Kumar and S.Hemalatha},
        title = {Exploring Lawsonia inermis: A review of its role in Herbal medicine and modern pharmacology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3648-3657},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178415},
        abstract = {This is native to subtropical regions worldwide. This shrub typically grows between 2 and 7 meters in height and features smooth bark with young, quadrangular, cylindrical branches. Henna has been used for centuries in various cultures, with its medicinal properties being well-documented in traditional medicine, particularly in India. The plant contains several bioactive compounds, including glycosides, phytosterols, steroids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, and 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthaquinone, all of which contribute to its therapeutic effects. Henna seeds are known to be effective in treating dysentery and diarrhea, while the flowers are used to alleviate fever and psychosis. In addition to its medicinal uses, henna has a strong presence in cosmetic applications, particularly in hair and skin care products, where it is often used to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions. In some African cultures, henna is also regarded as an abortifacient.},
        keywords = {Lawsoniainermis, Henna, Traditional medicine, Constituents, Therapeutic potential, Toxicity.},
        month = {May},
        }

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 3648-3657

Exploring Lawsonia inermis: A review of its role in Herbal medicine and modern pharmacology

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