Individual Herbs Notebook

Zhi Jia Hua Ye

Translation: Fingernail Flower (Henna) Leaf

Pharmaceutical: Folium Lawsoniae
Taxonomy: Lawsonia inermis

Other names: Henna Leaf

Category: Substances for External Application



Properties: None given

Meridans Entered:
Primary: None given


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Clears Heat and stops bleeding
    Bleeding due to external injury

Suggested Daily Dosage: Appropriate amount, smashed and applied fresh; or dried and ground into powder for treatment when needed.


Cautions: Henna is, of course, a natural dye so it should be expected to experience stained skin on the area applied and caution should be taken not to cover clothes and surfaces that could be damaged if stained.


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