H e n n a
Made from the crushed leaves of the henna
plant, Lawsonia inermis, It was discovered by
desert nomad tribes to keep the body
temperature low as long as its color is visible on
the skin. Henna, or mehndi, designs developed
from the full palm dippings to the elaborate
designs you see today. Application of this
medicinal herb has many uses besides being a
natural coolant. It is used to coagulate open
wounds and soothe burns and eczema with its
antiseptic properties. Its soothing qualities
relaxes the system when applied to the palms,
where nerve endings connect to the entire
body. A plaster of henna leaves tightens pores
acting as an antiperspirant, reducing halitoses
and body odor with its antibacterial
characteristics. Henna taken internally has
been used as an effective remedy for diarrhea;
externally, it has treated leprosy, smallpox,
jaundice and certain cancers. Even headaches
are cured with a henna/vinegar mixture applied
to the crown. Culturally known as an herb of
protection, luck, material wealth, and spiritual
blessings, henna is commonly used in rites of
passage ceremonies. A vital essential
component of wedding ceremonies, it is
believed the deeper the henna color obtained,
the longer the couple's love will last. In addition
to henna application for decorative and
ritualistic purposes, Kazume creates henna
healing mandalas and symbols, including "bind
runes", as physical and visual meditative
practical tools for protection, to ease pain,
and/or speed healing and recovery. Combined
with Reiki treatment, this energy symbol
becomes an even more effective healing tool.
plant, Lawsonia inermis, It was discovered by
desert nomad tribes to keep the body
temperature low as long as its color is visible on
the skin. Henna, or mehndi, designs developed
from the full palm dippings to the elaborate
designs you see today. Application of this
medicinal herb has many uses besides being a
natural coolant. It is used to coagulate open
wounds and soothe burns and eczema with its
antiseptic properties. Its soothing qualities
relaxes the system when applied to the palms,
where nerve endings connect to the entire
body. A plaster of henna leaves tightens pores
acting as an antiperspirant, reducing halitoses
and body odor with its antibacterial
characteristics. Henna taken internally has
been used as an effective remedy for diarrhea;
externally, it has treated leprosy, smallpox,
jaundice and certain cancers. Even headaches
are cured with a henna/vinegar mixture applied
to the crown. Culturally known as an herb of
protection, luck, material wealth, and spiritual
blessings, henna is commonly used in rites of
passage ceremonies. A vital essential
component of wedding ceremonies, it is
believed the deeper the henna color obtained,
the longer the couple's love will last. In addition
to henna application for decorative and
ritualistic purposes, Kazume creates henna
healing mandalas and symbols, including "bind
runes", as physical and visual meditative
practical tools for protection, to ease pain,
and/or speed healing and recovery. Combined
with Reiki treatment, this energy symbol
becomes an even more effective healing tool.
above: an award-winning photo of my hennaed foot at Kaimu
black sand beach by Gail Pyburn. Check it out in Honolulu
magazine's October '06 issue.
black sand beach by Gail Pyburn. Check it out in Honolulu
magazine's October '06 issue.
Henna can be applied on any part of the body. It
comes out best when applied to the palms or sole
of the foot, due to the enlarged pores and heat.
comes out best when applied to the palms or sole
of the foot, due to the enlarged pores and heat.
Here is an example of a bind rune.
