Lawsonia inermis

Lawsonia inermis (Lythraceae), commonly known as Henna, Mehndi, Heena. Also known as Mehendi, Mendika, Mendhi, मेंदी. Plant parts used in our range: leaf. Available as oil-soluble extract, infused oil, extract powder, water-soluble extract, herbal powder, extract paste.

Accepted name

Lawsonia inermis

Family

Lythraceae

Common names

Henna, Mehndi, Heena, Hina, Mehandi, Mehndi Powder, Henna Powder, Camphire, Egyptian Privet, Egyptian-Privet

Indian names

Mehendi, Mendika, Mendhi, मेंदी, Mehedi, Marithondi, Marudaani, அழவனம், மருதாணி, மருதோன்றி, Medi, Gorante

Synonyms

Lawsonia alba, Lawsonia coccinea, Lawsonia falcifolia, Lawsonia inenmis, Lawsonia purpurea, Lawsonia speciosa, Lawsonia spinosa

Parts used

Leaf

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Infused oil, Extract powder, Water-soluble extract, Herbal powder, Extract paste, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract, Botanical exfoliant

Taxonomy source

GBIF 5420912

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.