Crude Drug: Henna
Biological Source Lawsonia inermis
Family Lythraceae
Official used part Dried leaves
Major Marker Constituent Lawsone
Constituentclass Naphthoquinone
Pharmacognostic traditional use Coloring and traditional topical use
Drug Type Leaf
Scientific Name Lawsonia inermis
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.