Latin name: Lawsonia alba

Indian name: Heena

Habitat: Heena is indigenous to Africa and is largely cultivated in Egypt , Sudan , West - Indies , Florida , India and China.

Useful in: Heena is used as a favorite hair dye either alone or in combination for the treatment of gray-hairs. It is used in several hair care products like rinses, conditioners, and applications. Its leaves are shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Reference: Pharmacognosy by K.KOKATE page: 211