Types of Henna

The three types of henna powder comes from three different plants.

  • Neutral Henna 
  • Red Henna
  • Black Henna
Neutral Henna: Neutral henna is a type of green powder, which smells like freshly cut grass.It is Cassia Obovata, which contains anthraquinones  (Chrysophanic acid). This is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-microbial. The Cassia Obovata has golden dye, gives yellowish color.

Red Henna: Red henna is a green powder, which smells like hay. Another name is Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as henna. The leaves from this plant has red-orange molequel, which gives red-orange color.

Black Henna:  Black henna is a type of green powder, which smells like frozen peas.