looking around you will find henna in every aspect of life, this plant is indulged by women in decorative tattoos on Eid, weddings, and other special events, with some superstition believes attached to it.
Henna is flowering shrubs (Lawsonia Intermis) that found mostly in tropical or hot and arid climates. Its history goes back to pharaohs in Egypt some 9000 years ago. Cleopatra-the last queen of ancient Egyptian civilization-used henna to adorn her body and beautify herself. Also, her specially made perfume “Cyprinum” was made from henna.
Henna is a huge part of our culture and life
Henna’s uses vary from medicinal to beauty. It’s a cooling agent during summer as it relieves the effects of intense heat, and also treats various types of skin problems. Henna dying properties are used in many aspects of life since ancient history. It’s a perfect substitute for nail polish and artificial hair dye. what’s more, Constant use of henna softens and strengthens hair and adds shine to it. In also, it can retain the PH balance of the scalp, naturally and effectively can cure dryness, dandruff, and premature graying of hair.
In many cultures henna is more than just a beautiful color on brides hands, some believe wearing henna can divert the “Evil eye” while others believe that the deeper the color of henna on a brides hand the better would be her relationship with her mother-in-law, and in other places it’s also said to signify the strength of love between the bride and groom.
Henna shades differently on different body parts
Yes believe it or not, that’s a true statement, and in contrast a whole, unbroken henna leaves will not stain the skin.
Henna is a major commercial crop, cultivated where climates are relatively hot and dry, which makes it a reliable cash crop. Seeds are always soaked in water which then frequently changed. Seeds are then equally mixed with fine sand and spread in prepared soil. Harvesting usually happens during October-November or April-May after three years from planting.
Leaves are then cut close to the ground and dried in shades. dried leaves are separated by careful beating and processed for making powder. Deep green leaves import a vibrant deep green color while old ones may be slightly brown.
ACI always gives the required attention to details, following plants from cultivation to harvesting while teaching small local farmers about the latest technologies and the correct way of handling crops has helped Africorp in giving the best quality of cash crop around the year while participating in leveling-up the community as well