Henna Leaves

Ameen Foods Dried Henna Leaves (Lawsonia inermis) are valued worldwide for their natural dyeing power and cultural heritage. When ground into a fine powder, these dried leaves release a vibrant, earthy-red pigment long prized for coloring hair, skin, and fabrics.

In beauty and self-care traditions, henna has been used for centuries as a natural hair dye and conditioner, giving hair a rich auburn tone and a smooth, conditioned feel. It's also central to the art of Mehndi, the intricate body designs used in weddings, festivals, and spiritual ceremonies across South Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Beyond cosmetics, henna holds a place in Ayurvedic and herbal tradition, valued for its role in herbal blends and traditional beauty rituals.

How to use it

Grind the dried leaves to a fine powder and sift it, then mix with warm water or lemon juice to a thick yoghurt consistency and leave it covered at room temperature for six to twelve hours for the dye to release. Apply the paste to hair or skin, wrap it, and leave it two to four hours before rinsing with plain water. This is for external use on hair and skin, not for eating. Technique tip: sift the ground leaf twice through a fine cloth before mixing, since unsifted henna leaves gritty fragments that are hard to wash out of hair.

Botanical Name: Lawsonia inermis
Also known as: Mehndi Leaves, Al-Henna, Mignonette Tree, Egyptian Privet, Hina, Mendhi, أوراق الحناء, برگ