Lawsonia
Lawsonia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lawsonia, is a versatile medicinal shrub celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Primarily recognized for its vibrant leaves used in henna, it also offers significant skin-healing and antifungal benefits. This resilient plant plays a vital role in traditional wellness practices, bridging ancient herbal wisdom with modern application.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LawsoniaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, it is widely documented to grow within the borders of Algeria and Libya. Its presence is also noted throughout the territories of Morocco and Tunisia. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, the species can be found in Benin. This range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in both Mediterranean and tropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Lawsonia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Scientific reports
Preparations
Lawsonia has 11 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include acetonic plant extracts, aqueous extract of henna in sesame oil, drinking water, extract, henna.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetonic plant extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extract of henna in sesame oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Drinking water | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Henna | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Henna extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Henna oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ointments | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Paste form | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salicylic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acetonic plant extracts
- Journal of applied biomedicine
Aqueous extract of henna in sesame oil
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Drinking water
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Extract
- Cancer investigation
Henna
- Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie
Henna extracts
- Journal of applied biomedicine
Henna oil
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ointments
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Paste form
- Journal de mycologie medicale
Salicylic acid
- Recent advances in food, nutrition & agriculture