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Heena Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Lawsonia inermis Linn. |
| English Name |
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Heena |
| Hindi Name |
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Mehandi |
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| CATEGORY |
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Antimicrobial |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Flowers |
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Fruits |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Lythraceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to Egypt and is found in following countries: -
Caribbean Islands
China
Egypt
India
Sudan
USA (Florida)
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Sweet smelling |
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Characteristic |
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N/A |
| Physical
Standards |
| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 18.0 percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Lawsone (About 1%)
Hennotannic acid
Hennoside A, B and C
Gallic acid
White resin
Sugars
Xanthones
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| Minor |
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Various minor chemical constituents of this drug are :--
Gallic acid
White resin
Sugars
Tannin
Xanthones
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| CULTIVATION |
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N/A |
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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