Maruthani (Henna Root)
Botanical Name: Lawsonia Inermis
English Name: Henna, Mignonette Tree Root
Tamil Name: மருதாணி / Maruthani Vithai
Hindi Name: मेहंदी / Mehandi
Malayalam Name: മൈലാഞ്ചി / Mailanji
Telugu Name: గోరింటాకు / Gorintaaku
About Maruthani (Henna Root)
Henna or Mehandi is a medicinal plant known for its widespread use in Unani and Ayurvedic medicines. It is a middle-sized shrub with many branches that yield small white or pinkish fragrant flowers in large terminal bunches and small round fruits. Globally, it is renowned for its natural dye used to color hands, body, and hair.
Internal Benefits of Maruthani (Henna Root)
- Jaundice: Henna bark is beneficial for treating liver disorders like jaundice and liver enlargement. Consuming henna powder in 1–5 decigrams doses can help with these conditions.
- Nail Care: To treat cracked nails, soak henna leaves in water overnight and drink the water. Repeat for at least 10 days. Mixing butter with henna powder to create a poultice can treat sores filled with pus, mange, and scabies.
- Dysentery: Crush henna seeds into a powder, mix with ghee, and make small balls. Swallow them with water to treat dysentery.
External Benefits of Maruthani (Henna)
- Cooling Agent: Henna provides relief when applied to scrapes and burns due to its cooling properties.
- Treats Baldness: Henna leaves are effective for treating baldness.
- Skin Conditions: Henna can treat skin conditions such as athlete's foot, rashes, and ringworm. It also serves as an effective sunblock.
- Arthritis: Henna oil can alleviate arthritic and rheumatic pain.
- Hair Care: Henna nourishes hair by cleansing, thickening hair shafts, and improving hair quality. It treats dandruff and is commonly used for coloring hair when mixed with natural dyes.
How to Use Maruthani (Henna Root)
For Internal Benefits:
- Jaundice: Take henna powder in 1–5 decigrams doses as recommended.
- Nail Care: Soak henna leaves in water overnight and drink the water in the morning for at least 10 days. Create a poultice with butter and henna powder for sores.
- Dysentery: Crush henna seeds, mix with ghee, form small balls, and swallow with water.
For External Benefits:
- Cooling Agent: Apply henna to scrapes and burns for relief.
- Treats Baldness: Use henna leaves on bald areas.
- Skin Conditions: Apply henna to the affected skin areas.
- Arthritis: Use henna oil on painful areas.
- Hair Care: Use henna for hair nourishment, dandruff treatment, and natural hair coloring.
Procurement & Agriculture Method
90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature. The remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized without any chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are derived from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records, further refined by our team of Siddha doctors. However, we advise you to consult your doctor before use.
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