It grows from ground level and is usually smaller than a tree] with small bright green leaves and a thorny bark. When mixed with clay, earth and chalk, powdered Henna releases a powerful smell.
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the benefits of henna in his Prophetic Medicine, for the treatment of headache and migraine. He also gave the following benefits for henna:
Useful for burns caused by fire
Beneficial for mouth ulcers and blisters in the mouth, when chewed
Heals thrush in the mouth of children
Beneficial for blisters on the body
Bandaging with henna is beneficial for hot inflammations
Mixing henna flowers with warm wax and rose oil is beneficial for pains
Placing its flowers between the folds of wool cloths scent them and keep moths away
When applied to fingernails as a paste, it improves their condition
Makes the hair grow, and strengthens and beautifies it
It was narrated by Abu Dharr that the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him said: “The best things with which grey hair are changed are henna and katam”.
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