Mehandi

Mehandi (Henna) is a cooling Ayurvedic herb known for its powerful Pitta-pacifying and skin-healing properties. It helps soothe heat, support hair health, and promote natural healing of skin conditions. Ideal for external use, it refreshes, purifies, and protects when used in moderation.

🌿 1. Rasa (Taste):
Kashaya (astringent)
Tikta (bitter)
👉 Helps in drying excess moisture and reducing inflammation.

🔥 2. Guna (Qualities):
Laghu (light)
Ruksha (dry)
👉 Useful in Kapha conditions and skin disorders.

❄️ 3. Virya (Potency): Sheeta (cooling)
👉 Strongly reduces heat in the body—ideal for Pitta imbalance.

⚡ 4. Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Generally considered Katu Vipaka (pungent post-digestive effect)
👉 Supports detoxification and metabolism.

⚖️ 5. Dosha Effect
Pacifies Pitta ✔️
Pacifies Kapha ✔️
May increase Vata (if excessive use) ⚠️

💊 6. Karma (Therapeutic Actions): Mehendi is known for:

• Daha Shamana → relieves burning sensation
• Raktaprasadana → purifies blood
• Kushtaghna → beneficial in skin diseases
• Vrana Ropana → wound healing
• Keshya → promotes hair health
• Pittahara → reduces excess heat

🩺 7. Ayurvedic Uses
🔹 External Use (most common)
Hair dye & conditioner
Cooling paste for palms/soles
Skin diseases (eczema, fungal infections)
Wound healing
🔹 Internal Use (rare, classical)
Used in some formulations for:
Burning sensation
Bleeding disorders