Henna is a plant that is used to color the hair and skin. Henna can also be used to dye materials like leather and wool.
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The henna plant
Henna is the plant traditionally used to color hair and skin. The leaves of the henna plant contain lawsone, a natural dye that binds to proteins, resulting in a reddish-orange stain. Lotus and juniper berries are not typically used for hair or skin coloring purposes.
The Ancient Egyptians colored their hair and skin with a reddish color called henna. They also used Red Ochre mixed with fat to make a reddish blush and/or lipstick.
Henna
Used to color hair and other things. Believed to have the power to ward off danger.