🍃 How to Harvest and Store Henna Leaves
✅ Harvesting:
- Pick mature leaves in late summer or early autumn when the dye and active compounds are at their peak.
- Use clean garden shears or gently hand-pick healthy leaves from the upper branches.
- Avoid damaged, yellowed, or insect-infested leaves.
✅ Drying:
- Spread leaves in a single layer on a clean cloth or mesh screen in a warm, shaded, well-ventilated spot.
- Dry completely over 5–7 days until crisp and crumbly.
✅ Storage:
- Store dried leaves whole or powdered in an airtight glass jar.
- Keep in a cool, dark cupboard to maintain potency for up to 12 months.
🌿 Remedy 1 – Soothing Henna Paste for Skin Irritations
Traditionally used for eczema, rashes, and minor burns.
✨ Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons dried Henna leaf powder
- Enough water or rose water to make a thick paste
✨ Instructions:
- Combine Henna powder with water to form a paste.
- Apply directly to clean, affected skin.
- Leave on for 20–30 minutes.
- Rinse off gently with lukewarm water.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
For external use only. Always patch test before applying to larger areas.
🌿 Remedy 2 – Henna Hair Mask for Scalp Health
Helps soothe dandruff and nourish hair.
✨ Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons dried Henna powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or plain yogurt
✨ Instructions:
- Mix Henna powder with coconut oil or yogurt to form a smooth paste.
- Apply evenly to scalp and hair.
- Cover hair with a shower cap and leave on 1–2 hours.
- Rinse thoroughly and shampoo as usual.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Henna may impart a reddish tint to hair. Use caution if you don’t wish for color change.
🌿 Remedy 3 – Cooling Henna Compress for Headaches
Traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve tension and heat.
✨ Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried Henna powder
- Chilled rose water
✨ Instructions:
- Mix Henna powder with chilled rose water to create a cool paste.
- Apply gently to the forehead.
- Leave for 20–30 minutes, then wipe off with a damp cloth.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
✨ General Disclaimers:
- These remedies are for informational purposes only and not intended to replace medical advice.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.
- Always perform a small skin patch test 24 hours before applying any Henna preparation.
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