Mailanchi (Henna -Lawsonia Inermis) -Ayurvedic Medicinal & Beauty Care Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Mailanchi (Lawsonia inermis) also called mailanchy, mailanji or mailanjy is a woody shrub reaching a height of up to 10 ft.

The leaves when made into a paste and applied on the skin (henna) form a temporary skin decoration. Mailanchi is also used to give a brownish red color to skin.  It is also used in coloring such fancy items like bags and hats.

Mailanchi is a world renowned herb, but in a different name – henna. Henna is essentially Mailanchi leaves dried and ground. It forms a mud like skin application when mixed with lime juice or some acidic liquid. It is then applied to skin or hair and left there until dry.

Mailanchi is used in the treatment of certain skin disorders. It is also used as a hair vitalizer.

Lawnosia inermis belongs to the family lythraceae.