Henna:the benefits...

[*~Sofia~*]

The Prophet never suffered from a wound or a thorn without putting Henna on it

- Hadith, naratted by Umm Salamah
(RadiAllahu anha)

[at-Tirmidhi, al-Bayhaqi]

The Prophet (saw) used Henna both as a dye for his hair and for healing ailments of the body.
Today, scientists are discovering the great advantages and strengths possessed by it. To the extent that it is sometimes termed the "Magic Plant".
Natural, inexpensive, beautiful, pure and endorsed by the RasulAllah -- what more could you ask for!?


Listed below are some common problems and ailments which can easily be cured from the use of Henna:


General application

Henna in paste or powdered form



Burns

Apply henna paste or powdered form to 1st or 2nd degree burns reduce pain and fluid loss from the burn site has an anti-microbial effect and so reduces the risk of infection. It also sticks on the wound site until healing is complete



Wounds & ulcers

Henna in paste or powdered form promotes wound healing especially chronic wounds and ulcers, apply locally



Anti-hemorrhage effect
One dose of henna is generally sufficient for nose bleeding (epistaxis) providing a long-lasting cure. Better than cauterization which may cause recurrence but the only side effect of henna here is that it can cause slight sneezing. Henna can be used at other sites like a bleeding duodenal ulcer or oesophagal varicose veins with no known side effects



Anti-viral effect

Treats warts and herpes simplex (applied as a powder it dries the vesicles at the site prevents ulceration and crust formation and prevents secondary infection). It can also be used to treat AIDS



Hair dye

Add Olive Oil to henna to soften and condition, hot Hibiscus tea to enrich red tones, hot strong Black tea to bring out golden lights & drab down red-orange tones. Onion or Lemon juice works well with neutral henna to brighten and Apple cider vinegar will help fix color on grey hair.



Pains

A paste made of the leaves, applied on the affected area, is soothing and gives relief



Sore throat

Soak henna leaves in water and use as a gargle

source: http://www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/food/henna_cure.html

[skhalid]

henna I love you lol....had some on yesterday......

[ummAbdillah]

MashAllah, very benefical. I love Henna too
I didn't know is used for burns ect. Jazakillah khayr sis,

[*~Sofia~*]

MashAllah, very benefical. I love Henna too
I didn't know is used for burns ect. Jazakillah khayr sis,

it's ok im glad u found it beneficial

[smile]

I should put some on my hair when I put it on my body I make ugly patterns

[skhalid]

I should put some on my hair when I put it on my body I make ugly patterns

I'm brunnette...don't wanna turn ginger lol (there is nufin wrong with red heads :rolleyes: )

[vpb]

what's henna? or can I get it?

[skhalid]

what's henna? or can I get it?

seriously u dnt know wot henna is?
try readin dis..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna

[Musaafirah]

Jazakallah Sis!
i love henna patterns and all!
Also, Henna is apparently good for dandruff and itchy scalp!
It's natural so there should be no side effects

[skhalid]

Jazakallah Sis!
i love henna patterns and all!
Also, Henna is apparently good for dandruff and itchy scalp!
It's natural so there should be no side effects

thats the good thing...no need to use them chemical (shampoos) :rolleyes:

[Musaafirah]

I'm comfused though, when someone puts henna on their hair, wouldn't they need to wash it off with shampoo? Or just plain water?

[skhalid]

I'm comfused though, when someone puts henna on their hair, wouldn't they need to wash it off with shampoo? Or just plain water?

Shampoo...water will not remove it properly

[glo]

I occasionally see Muslim men who have dyed their beards with henna.
Is there a specific purpose/reason for this, or is it purely cosmetic?

Thanks

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

I love henna! lol

[amirah_87]

Here's a good old tip I got from my stay in Yemen:

Putting Henna in your hair is also good if you have a temperature/Fever, it helps cool you down.

Shampoo...water will not remove it properly

I've found that standing under the shower head and combing it out helps remove it, So you wont need to shampoo it out afterwards.

[Star]

i have a question, wen you dye your hair with henna and then wash your hair, does the colour come out, like with commercial hair dyes, or do you have to wait for your hair to grow to get the colour out.

[amirah_87]

Wa alaykum as salaam,

You have to repeatedly do it for a few more times for the colour to come out. It won't show up straight away.

This is from what Ive witnessed, maybe its different with other ppl.

[glo]

I used to love dying my hair with henna when I was younger.
My hair is not very dark, so I had to go easy on it ... or end up with bright red hair!

I always liked that henna is completely natural - unlike many other hair dyes.

Nowadays I don't experiment with hair colouring anymore. I like my hair the colour it is ... and I am determined to turn grey gracefully without the need to hide any grey hair!

[sem]

I occasionally see Muslim men who have dyed their beards with henna.
Is there a specific purpose/reason for this, or is it purely cosmetic?

Thanks

i think it looks better than white,and ive heard you rewarded for wearing henna too................
u shud try it to.

[tearsofice21]

Wa 'alaikum assalam,

Jazakallahu khair for sharing I loove henna :P