Henna

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Plant Cultures Exploring plants and people of
South Asia
Henna Lawsonia inermis Body decorations
using henna dye are important in Muslim and Hindu
religions. Henna plants owe their current
distribution to Muslim armies and traders who
took it with them wherever they went .
Essential oil from the flowers is added to body
and facial oils.
Mehndi (Punjab, Gujarat) Mohuz (Kashmir)

Mendhi design for Eid celebrations
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