Selasa, 06 Desember 2011

Beuitiful Indian Henna Tradition

Beautiful Indian Henna Tradition
“Mehndi or menhdi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in India, as well as by expatriate communities from the country. The word mehndi is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā. The use of mehndi and turmeric is described in the earliest Vedic ritual books. Haldi (Staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are important Vedic customs as a symbolic representation of the Outer and the Inner Sun. Vedic customs are meant to awaken the “inner light” and so the gold of the inner Sun has an important symbolic function.

Traditional mehndi designs draw the sun on the palm, which in this context represents the mind. Mehndi decorations became fashionable in the West in the late 1990s, where they are sometimes called henna tattoos. Henna is typically applied during special occasions like weddings and Hindu festivals like Karva Chauth, Diwali, Bhaidooj and Teej. In some Hindu festivals, every woman tries to have Henna done on her hands and feet. It is usually drawn on the palms and feet, where the color will be darkest because the skin contains higher levels of keratin which binds temporarily to lawsone, the colorant of henna. Henna was originally used as a form of decoration mainly for brides.

In the modern age, usually people buy readymade Henna cones, which are ready to use and make painting easy. However, in rural areas in India, women grind fresh henna leaves on sil (grinding stone) with added oil, which though not as refined as professionally prepared henna cones, brings much darker colors”. Wikipedia







The medicinal properties and potency of the henna tree and its branches comprise a dissolving factor of the flaccidity of an organ, which characteristic comes from a balancing moisture it contains; and it contains a costive characteristic of a cold earth substance.

Common Disease:
Some benefits of Henna include treatment of burns, congruity with nerves when used in poultices, soft moist heated mass spread on cloth and applied to the sore, and is used for the treatment of ulcers of the mouth, stomach, burns, and hot swellings. Applying a decoction made of henna and rose balm mixed with melted candlelight wax also helps in the treatment of pleurisy.

Small Pox:
Henna also helps in the treatment of small pox in its early stages. This is done by tingeing the bottom of the child's feet with henna, and this will prevent its progression to his eyes. This treatment is well known fact and a most common treatment in the case of small pox.

Henna Balm and Paste:
Henna Balm also benefits in the treatment of the cracking of nails. This is done by drinking the water of soaked henna leaves for ten days. Henna paste also helps in the upkeep of healthy nails and beautifies them. Mixing henna powder with butter also helps hot swellings that produce yellow puss when used as poultice, and is a treatment for scabies, itch and manage.

Henna also helps hair growth, increases youthfulness, benefits one's vision, augments sexual drive, and is useful for the treatment of blisters, pimples, and skin pustules between the legs.

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