Henna paste is also used to cool off burns and headaches in some cultures.' This practice later led to staining the skin, hair, nails and clothes for art, fashion, status and symbolism. To make henna ...

Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant ... In Morocco, patterns with fruit, vines, and flowers symbolize growth.

"Around the World in 80 Plants" brings to life the history, uses and botanical properties of the most unique plants from across the globe. Here's a selection of some of the most unusual.

Henna, a natural plant dye, is free from harmful chemicals, but if not used properly, it can lead to issues such as breakage and dryness.

"Mehendi or Henna", do you know this plant's roots, stems, leaves, flower pods, and seeds are all highly medicinal? The leaves containing the colourant Lawson are the essential part of the plant ...

Henna does not produce flowers under Louisiana growing conditions until mid-to-late fall, Owings says. And in many years, Henna has not flowered by first frost in AgCenter trials.