Bulk Herbs: Henna leaf (red) - powder

Henna is best known as a natural dye for the hair. Our research has shown that henna not only colors hair, but its conditioning properties help bring body, life and vibrancy back to dry or damaged hair. Henna permeates the hair shaft to strengthen and enrich your hair, giving it a distinctive, natural radiance not found with chemical-based coloring. You also may want to try henna on fungal infections. The leaf contains the compound lawsone, which is active against many fungi and bacteria. Make a strong decoction by simmering five to seven teaspoons of henna per cup of water for about 20 minutes. Allow it to cool and apply the liquid to the affected area one to three times a day with a cotton ball or clean cloth.

From Our Reading and/or Experience...

• Henna can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing), children and animals.
• It can be used as often as you would like, and in any way you choose.
• As is the case with most herbs, Henna should be stored in a dark, dry, and cool place.

Brenda
July 16, 2007 at 8:51 am    reply?

Hi Joy,
When I used the henna, I put about 3-4 teaspoons in a little water and simmered it just a little. After this I let it cool down and smeared it all over my wet hair, left it on for an hour or two (went outside), and then rinsed it out, but washed my hair with shampoo the next day. The henna covered my gray strands (I do not use hair coloring because gray hair is a crown of glory as our sons quote from the Bible), so this was surprising along with my hair looking healthier. I am not sure how often you need to do this so let me know if you hear from others' suggestions.

Thank you and may God bless us in helping each other stay healthy.

marci k ward
February 13, 2008 at 11:32 am    reply?

i am very interested in using this to color gray hair. first of all, i am not a redhead. will this give my hair a red tint or even change the color to red? secondly, i need to know how much to use. thank you so much!

brenda
November 19, 2010 at 7:19 pm    reply?

Your henna powder is awesome!!! I mixed 1/4 lb. with lemon juice and let it stand overnight. The next day I applied it, wrapped my head with plastic and then a towel and let it stay on for 3 hours. I have very long hair, so I filled the bathtub with water and laid down in it to initially rinse it out, then showered and shampooed afterward....the color is amazing, all the gray is gone!! Thanks for the pure, fine products!!!

ruby
December 16, 2010 at 2:31 pm    reply?

This is really low quality henna, gritty with stems in it.....would not buy again!