Names of Heena (الحناء) : –

Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم’s guidance about Heena (الحناء) Mehndi: –

Arabic words written in below references are the words mentioned in respected Hadees. You can confirm the references of Hadees at sunna.com & Al-Maktab Al-Shamilah (المكتبة الشاملة) also.

Be different from Jews & Christians
1. Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه   says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said that the Jews (اليهود) and Christians (النصارا) do not dye their hairs, so be different from them. : Reference Bukhari: 5899; Book no. 77; In English volume no. 7; Book no. 72; Hadees no. 786.
(Means apply henna on hair and beards but do not use black colour and remember we are allowed to use natural herb to colour our hair and beard which get grey). The word (يصبغون) is used for dying the hair in Hadees.

Use a dye: –
2. Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه  was asked “Did Rasool Allah use a dye? He replied, “Yes”.. : Reference Shamaa’il Muhammadiyah; Book no. 6; Hadees no. 46; In English; Book no. 6; Hadees no. 45.

Dye hairs & avoid black dye: –
3. Hazrat Jabir رضي الله عنه  said that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم asked Abu Quhafah to dye his hairs & avoid black. (Abu Quhafah’s hairs were white like flower & fruit of Thughamah plant). : Reference An-Nasa’i: 5242; Book no. 48; In English volume no. 6; Book 48, Hadees no 5244.
Heena & Katam for dye: –
4. Hazrat Anas رضي الله عنه   says that Hazrat Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه   dyed his hair with Heena (الحناء) & Katam (الكتم) & Hazrat Umar رضي الله عنه   dyed his hair with pure Heena (الحناء).  : Reference Muslim 2341 A; Book no. 43; In English; Book no. 30; Hadees no. 5779. (Katam (الكتم) is a plant from Yemen, which gives a reddish black colour).
5. Hazrat Abu Zar Gaffari رضي الله عنه   says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said, to turn oldness into youngness; Heena (الحناء) & Katam (الكتم) are there. : Reference Ibn Ma-jah: 3753; Book no. 32; In English volume no. 4; Book 32, Hadees no 3622.
Hijamah & Heena: –
6. Hazrat Salma Umme Rafe رضي الله عنها said that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم advised cupping (الجماع) (Hijamah) for headache (migraine) & Heena (الحناء) for leg pain. : Reference Abu Dawud: 3858; Book no. 29; In English Book no. 28; Hadees no 3849.
Heena applied by Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم: –
7. Narrated Ali Bin Ubaidullah from his grandmother Hazrat Salma Umme Rafe رضي الله عنها said that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم never had any wound or prick with thorn, on which Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم did not applied Heena.    : Reference Tirmizi: 2192; Book No. 28, In English volume no.4; Book 2, Hadees no 2054.  (Means Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم use to apply Heena (الحناء) on every kind of wounds).
Hairs of Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم: –
8. Hazrat Usman Bin Abdullah رضي الله عنه   says that he was sent to Hazrat Umme Salma رضي الله عنها & she showed him the (respected) hair of Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم the hair was dyed with Heena (الحناء).  : Reference Bukhari: 5897; Book no. 77; In English volume no. 7; Book no. 72; Hadees no.785 .
Merits of Heena: –
9. Hazrat Waslah رضي الله عنه   says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said “You have Heena (الحناء), it makes your hair bright (نور), purifies you (طهر قلوب), increase libido (الجماع), evidence in grave” (kabar) (شاهد فى القبر).  : Reference Kanz al-Ummal: 28282.
10. Once Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم laid his (respected) hand on his hairs & said “For you, there is Heena (الحناء), the best of all dyes (الخصاب) for hairs, it brighten the face, increases the libido (الجماع).  : Reference Kanz al-Ummal: 17316.
Heena for women: –
11. Hazrat A’isha رضي الله عنها says that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم guided women to at least apply Heena (الحناء) on their nails. : Reference An-Nasa’i: 5089; Book no. 48; In English volume no. 6; Book 48, Hadees no 5092.  (This is a very long Hadees).
12. Narrated by Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه , who attributed Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم saying, “Some people will dye their hair black like the breasts of pigeons at the end of time, but they will not even smell the fragrance of Paradise.” : Reference An-Nasa’i: 5075; Book no. 48; In English volume no. 6; Book 48, Hadees no 5078.

Scientific benefit of Henna: –

1. Henna is safe and harmless to use on hair, beards, skin infections & lesions.
2. Strengthens the skin of scalp and hairs.
3. Good on burns (Water boiled with henna can be applied on burns).
4. It has a pleasant smell.
5. It has soothing effect on painful site.
6. Good for nails, broken nails fungal infection on nails.
7. Good for gouts & fungal infection between toes.
8. Increases urine output.
9. Helpful in kidney stones.
10. It is an abortificant (Used for abortion or can cause abortion).
11. Promotes wound healing.
12. One can add Methi seeds also.
13. Reduces sweating.
14. Always use with lemon, nilgiri oil (eucalyptus oil) & boiled water of skin of Anaar (pomegranate).
15. Good for stomach infections.
16. Removes dandruff.
17. Ladies can apply on nails and hairs.
18. Do not apply when suffering from cough and cold.

Part use: – Leaves, stem, soft stem, pods and flowers.
Mode of use: –
It can be taken orally with water on empty stomach. Also it can be applied on hairs, beards, nails, wounds, ulcers, lesions etc. (its dry powder or paste can be applied). Henna water can be applied on burns. Always use in mild quantity. Soak some coffee, tea powder, kattah (used in paan) and skin of Anaar (pomegranate) in little water, over night, than boil them in mourning on low flame for 10 minutes, than mix henna powder in the same water and keep it covered for 3 hours than add little nilgiri oil (eucalyptus oil), lemon juice and 1 or 2 egg in it & again keep it covered for more 2 hours and then apply on hair and breads. 21. Keep for 3 to 4 hours applied on hair, beards etc.

Content of Heena: –

Gluco-pyronoside, tetra hydroxycetoxy, terpeniols, sterol, xanthones, coumarin, flavonoid, essential oils, glucose, gallic acid, amino acids, copper, potassium, sodium, iron, lawsone, hepato protective activity, ethanol, methanol, petroleum & etc.

Contraindications: –

Do not use in G6PD deficiency patients.

Science & Hadees regarding Mehndi (Heena): –

In Hadees it is mentioned to apply Heena on hairs & on lesions also for leg pain: –

It has been clinically proven that applying Heena on lesion like fungal infections, burns, ulcers, cancerous lesions, apthous ulcers, blisters, pricks, nail infections & all types of leg wounds or ulcers is very much beneficial & complete healing has been found on regular uses of it. It has soothing effect on pain region & thus reduces inflammation.

Heena for cancers:-
Lawsonia inermis popularly known as Mehndi or Henna, is a cosmetically renowned plant of the oriental region possesses diverse pharmacological activity including anti-carcinogenic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, anti-tuberculostatic. In search of new anticancer drugs from natural sources many researchers have reported anticancer and chemo preventive properties of Henna extracts/compounds in their pre-clinical studies. Lawsone, one of the major constituent of henna, is used as a starting material in the synthesis of a variety of clinically valuable anticancer drugs such as atovaquone, lapachol and dichloroallyl lawsone. This plant contain other chemicals such as isoplumbagin, apigenin, apigenin glycosides, luteolin, luteolin-7 glucoside, p-coumarin and lupeol among which many are reported for their cytotoxicity and chemo preventive activity against different type of cancer cell. Future investigation on novel molecules from Mehndi/Henna may offer great hope for discovering new cancer chemotherapeutic and/or chemo preventive agents from this miraculous plant.

Heena for hairs: –
Many researches reveal that Henna is a good source for people who wanted to get rid of their gray hair, and for people who are allergic to chemical cremes. Henna can make your hair strong and nourish it from roots for a silky and shiny hair. It repairs the damaged hair strands and restores the acid-alkaline balance of the scalp. It is an amazing conditioner for hair that protects the hair strands by building a protective layer and locking the nutrients and moisture. It is the best and safest way to color your hair that has no ammonia, chemicals, and toxins. Henna can be used to treat dandruff and scalp infections effectively.

Some tips to prepare Henna packs of your own: –
Henna, Amla, Skikakai and Brungraj Pack
Benefits of henna for hair are well known, but all the rest of the ingredients used in this pack are also extremely beneficial for hair growth and healthy hair and are widely used in Ayurveda for treating hair and scalp problems.
Ingredients:
Henna powder-2 cups, Amla powder-1/2 cup, Shikai powder-2spoons, Egg white-1, Lemon juice-2spoons, Tulsi powder-1spoon, and Brungraj powder-1spoons
Procedure:
You will get all these powders mixed together as a packet, or else you can get separately and mix them all. Mix all these ingredients before night with tea or coffee decoction and apply this mixture next day morning completely to your hair and rinse after 45 minutes – 1 hour. Cover your hair with some plastic cap. So that it keeps your hair moist so that color will absorb quickly.

Henna, Coffee and Beetroot Pack
This is one of the best henna for hair and a side-effect free grey hair solution that contains the proteins and vitamins of eggs and lemons and provides a natural burgundy color to the hair that looks exactly like salon coloring.

Ingredients:
Henna – 2 Cups, Tea Liquor for mixing, Lemon Juice – 1 Whole Lemon, Egg White – 1 (Optional), Coffee Powder – 2tbsp & Beet Root Juice – 1 cup.

Procedure:
The most important thing to have gorgeous hair with henna is to select the right quality henna from a good brand. Now, pour the henna in an iron bowl and start pouring the tea liquor and mix continually, so there are no lumps. Next, add the coffee powder. It is preferable to use iron vessel because it allows the henna to oxidize and provide a rich and deep tint. Soak the mixture overnight. The following day before applying the henna, add the egg white, lemon juice, and beetroot juice. Mix well and apply the henna on hair evenly. Keep the pack for 2 to 3 hours, Wash away the henna with plain water and then wash hair with a mild shampoo.

Henna Hair Growth Oil
Henna can be used to make your own essential oil, to get rid of hair fall, white hair, and pollution. This oil also promotes hair growth naturally.

Ingredients:
Henna powder-5 cups & Gingili oil – 1/4kg

Procedure:
Boil gingili oil until it gets heat, and add the henna powder to boil for 5 to 6 minutes. Wait until the mixture cools down completely, and store this mixture in a bottle for future treatment. Make sure to apply this oil every 2- 3 times in a week for 2 months.

Henna, Mustard Oil and Fenugreek Pack
This is one of the most effective healthy hair remedies that contain the goodness of fenugreek and mustard oil – both of which are well known for their benefits for promoting healthy hair growth. It is one of the most nourishing natural masks for dry hair treatment. Fenugreek is a rich source of protein that supplies essential nutrients to the hair follicles, whereas mustard oil encourages blood circulation in the scalp.

Ingredients:
Henna – 2 cups, Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 cup & Mustard oil – 2 tsp

Procedure:
Soak the henna and fenugreek seeds separately in water overnight and in the morning grind the fenugreek seeds to form a past. Add the fenugreek paste and mustard oil to the henna mix thoroughly and apply the pack on scalp and hair. Keep the pack on for 2 hours; wash off with water and following up with a mild shampoo.

Hair Conditioner Pack with Henna:
Henna is a well-known natural hair conditioner that smoothes the rough hair cuticles close them and provide a healthy shine and luster to hair strands. It also keeps the hair straight and prevents tangling. Natural henna for hair helps in making frizzy hair manageable.

Henna, Amla and Hibiscus Pack
To make hair smooth and silky: All the ingredients used in this pack are time tested remedies that have been used for ages to treat hair problems and providing healthy hair.

Ingredients:
Henna powder – 2 cups, Amla powder – 1 cup, Hibiscus flower powder – 2 tbsp, Methi powder – 2 tbsp, Orange peel powder – 1 tbsp

Procedure:
Mix all these ingredients with a sufficient amount of curd before 1-2 hours of applying it to hair. Wash and rinse the hair after 1 hour, and make sure to cover your hair with plastic cap.

Henna, Green Tea and Lemon Pack
Green tea is famous for its numerous health benefits, but it is also an effective conditioner for hair that also prevents hair fall by preventing the growth of DHT that causes hair fall. It softens the hair strands and enhances hair elasticity to prevent breakage. Lemon is yet another useful hair conditioner that provides a soft and silky texture to the hair. The combination of henna, green tea and lemon makes it one of the best oily hair home remedies.

Ingredients:
Henna – 2 cups, freshly brewed green tea – 2 cups, Lemon juice – 2 tbsp, Yogurt – 2 tbsp

Procedure:
Soak the henna powder in the brewed tea liquor overnight in an iron bowl. The next morning, add the lemon juice and beaten yogurt to it, mix well and apply the pack thoroughly on hair. Leave it on for 3 hours and then wash away the pack with water and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

Dandruff Treatment with Henna:
Dandruff and itchy of scalp are two common scalp problems that are faced by almost all of us. While dandruff is caused by excessive dryness of the scalp, itchiness can be a result of fungal infections. There are many best ways to fight Dandruff with Henna, and here we have discussed the two best procedures.

Henna, Fenugreek and Curd Pack
This natural hair pack is one of the powerful natural remedies for dandruff and itchiness of scalp. The acidic nature of lemon and curd fights the fungus growth in the scalp and also moisturizes the scalp to prevent dryness.

Ingredients:
Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) – 1 cup, Curd – 2 cups, Mehandi powder – 1 cup & Lemon – 1

Procedure:
Soak fenugreek seeds in curd overnight and grind it in mixer and mix 1 spoon of  henna or mehandi powder and add lemon juice and apply to your scalp properly. Rinse your hair after 45 minutes. Apply this pack weekly once. You can observe the reduction of dandruff slowly. Just wash your hair with cold plain water, don’t shampoo your hair. Apply shampoo next day. Try to use mild, soft shampoos.

Henna, Olive Oil and Egg White Pack
The best healthy hair tips are incomplete without the inclusion of olive oil into it. Dandruff is usually caused by excessive dryness of scalp and olive oil helps in moisturizing and nourishing the scalp in a gentle way. This is one of the effective natural remedies for psoriasis of the scalp. Egg white is a great source of high-quality protein that is essential for healthy hair.

Ingredients:
Henna Powder – 2 cups, Olive Oil – 2 tbsp, Egg White – 1 & Water for mixing

Procedure:
Soak the henna powder in water overnight. The next morning adds the olive oil and egg white to it; mix well and form a smooth paste. Apply the pack on scalp and hair evenly and leave it for 2 hours. Rinse away the henna with water and follow it up with a mild shampoo.

Hair Fall Pack with Henna:
There are several major causes of hair fall in the day to day life. It can be caused by lack of nutrients in the daily diet, hormonal changes, pollution or overuse of hair styling products. But henna can help in preventing hair fall in an effective and natural way.

Henna, Amla Powder and Fenugreek Pack
Both amla and methi are widely used in Ayurveda and natural remedies for treating hair fall problems. Methi or fenugreek is loaded with proteins that nourish the hair follicles and prevent hair fall.

Ingredients:
Amla powder – 1 cup, Mehndi powder (henna) – 3 spoons, Fenugreek (Methi) powder – 2 spoons, Egg white – 1 & Lemon – 1

Procedure:
Mix all these ingredients 1 hour before applying to your hair. Rinse your hair after 45 minutes. Apply this pack weekly once. Within 6 weeks, you can see a drastic change with your hair fall problem.

Henna, Coriander and Black Pepper Pack
Although henna for hair benefits are well known, but the uses of coriander and black pepper for preventing hair fall is rarely known. In reality, both coriander leaves and freshly ground black pepper powder are good cures for averting hair fall.

Ingredients:
Henna – 2 cups, Coriander leaves – a handful & Black Pepper Corn – 1 tsp

Procedure:

Soak the henna in water overnight. Crush the coriander leaves to form a thick paste and grind the peppercorns. Add both the ingredients to the henna mix thoroughly and apply on the hair roots and hair strands evenly. Wait for 1 or 2 hours, wash the henna off with water and then use a mild shampoo.