Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 1

Lawsonia inermis L. phytopharmacological characteristics and recent advancement

  • Author:
  • Gulam Muheyuddeen1,*, Shishant Rao Divy2, Sachin Kumar Gautam1, Sujeet Kumar Gupta2
  • Total Page Count: 13
  • Page Number: 11 to 23

1Research Scholar M. Pharm. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

2Professor and Head Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

*Corresponding Author E-mail: gulammuheyuddeen7860@gmail.com

Online Published on 6 October, 2023.

Abstract

Henna dye is one of the world's oldest natural dyes, going back to ancient Egypt. Henna is a sacred plant that is traditionally used in spiritual ceremonies and is said to represent wealth. The Lythraceae family's Lawsone stain is made from dried leaves of L. inermis. Hair, skin, and nails have been dyed using this plant's leaf pulp since antiquity. In addition to its medical benefits, the plant has a long folkloric history of being used to treat convulsions, jaundice, and malignant sores. Lawsone (1, 4- Napthalenedione, 2-hydroxy) has pharmacological properties such as diuretic, antibacterial, parasite, anti-inflammatory, microbial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, and analgesic. Many countries grow henna.

Keywords

Lawsonia inermis, 1, 4- Napthalenedione, 2-hydroxy, Anti-inflammatory hobby, Microbial hobby, Antifungal hobby, Antioxidant hobby, Analgesic activity, Phytochemical, Lawsone