Lawsonia Inermis Extract

Lawsonia
Inermis Extract
Active
Ingredient:
Tannins 5% & Tannins 10 %.
Common
Name:
Henna.
Chemical
Constituents and Components:
Main chemical components are lawsone, esculetin, fraxetin,
isoplumbagin, scopoletin, betulin, betulinic acid, hennadiol, lupeol,
lacoumarin, quinone and napthaquinone.
Action
:

Tannins:
1.
It inhibits the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
2.
It exhibits significant healing response against excision and
incision wounds.
3.
It is absorbed into the stratum corneum (skin) immediately and
protects skin from ultraviolet radiations.
4.
It is a weak direct acting haemolytic agent.

Uses:
1.
The flowers are intellect promoting and useful in cephalagia, burning
sensation, insomnia and fever.
2.
Henna has active elements that help protect against many surface
fungi and bacteria and has been used for its cooling and astringent
properties.
3.
In hot climates, henna is used as protection against sun, to soothe
sunburn and to reduce body temperature.