Henna

Lawsonia inermis

Evidence: CFamily: Lythraceae

Pregnancy:CautionLikely safe

Nursing:

Children:Caution

Ancient cosmetic and medicinal plant — used for 5000+ years for hair dyeing, body art, and cooling the body. Contains lawsone (red-orange dye). Medicinally: antifungal, wound healing, and headache (paste on forehead).

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Pregnancypossibly unsafe

Breastfeedinglikely safe

Pediatriccaution

Contraindications: G6PD deficiency (hemolytic anemia risk). Never use "black henna" (contains PPD — allergenic).

Interactions: None significant for external use.

Drug & Medication Interactions

If you take any medications, review these interactions carefully.

Known Interactions

None significant for external use.

Contraindications

G6PD deficiency (hemolytic anemia risk). Never use "black henna" (contains PPD — allergenic).

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Side Effects

Skin staining (intentional). Allergic reactions rare with natural henna. BLACK HENNA is dangerous.

How to Prepare Henna

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Herbal PowderEasy · 5 minutes

Equipment

Measuring spoon, Blender or cup for mixing

Instructions

1Measure the recommended amount of herbal powder (typically 1/4 to 1 teaspoon).
2Mix into warm water, juice, smoothie, or warm milk (for golden milk-style preparations).
3Stir or blend thoroughly — some powders don't dissolve and need blending.
4For Ayurvedic herbs (Ashwagandha, Turmeric), mixing with warm milk and a fat (ghee, coconut oil) improves absorption.

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5Drink immediately or add to food (oatmeal, yogurt, soups).

Tips

• Adding a fat source (coconut oil, ghee, whole milk) helps absorb fat-soluble compounds.
• Black pepper significantly increases Turmeric/Curcumin absorption.
• Honey can mask bitter flavors — add after the liquid has cooled below 104°F (40°C) to preserve honey's properties.

Start with smaller amounts and increase gradually. Powdered herbs are concentrated — measure carefully.

Store in airtight containers away from light and moisture. Use within 6-12 months.

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Standardized ExtractEasy (purchasing) · N/A — purchase pre-made

Equipment

Purchase from reputable supplement company

Instructions

1Standardized extracts are professionally manufactured to contain a guaranteed amount of active compounds.
2Follow the dosing instructions on the product label.
3Take with food unless otherwise directed.
4Choose extracts from companies that provide third-party testing (USP, NSF, or ConsumerLab verified).
5Common standardizations: Milk Thistle (80% silymarin), Ginkgo (24% flavone glycosides), Turmeric (95% curcuminoids).

Tips

• Standardized extracts provide consistent dosing — important for herbs where potency varies.
• They are stronger than whole-herb preparations and may have different effects.
• Whole-herb preparations may contain beneficial synergistic compounds lost in extraction.

Standardized extracts are concentrated — do not exceed recommended doses. They may interact differently with medications than whole-herb preparations. Consult a healthcare provider if taking medications.

Follow manufacturer storage instructions. Typically store cool, dry, and away from light.