Lawsonia Plant
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Protein glycation inhibitory activities of Lawsonia inermis and its active principles.

30 Jan 2009 The protein glycation inhibitory activity of ethanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis (henna) plant tissues was evaluated in vitro using the model system of bovine serum albumin and glucose. Protein oxidation and glycation are posttranslational ... Read more...

Allergic contact dermatitis to pure henna.

13 Jan 2009 Henna is a naturally occurring brown dye made from the leaves of the tree Lawsonia inermis. The active ingredient of henna is lawsone (2-hydroxy-1, 4-naphthoquinone). It is traditionally used in Islamic and Hindu cultures as a hair coloring and as a ... Read more...

Chemical fingerprinting of Lawsonia inermis L. using HPLC, HPTLC and densitometry.

30 Oct 2008 INTRODUCTION: Lawsonia inermis L. is a natural red colouring agent, commonly named "Henna", which is used to dye skin and hair. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of L. inermis that is commercially available as a raw plant material or ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Lawsonia Plant'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Henna (Lawsonia inermis) might be used to prevent mycotic infection. 25 Jun 2009
• [Henna tattooing can be a life-long problem] 30 May 2009
• Protein glycation inhibitory activities of Lawsonia inermis and its active principles. 30 Jan 2009
• Allergic contact dermatitis to pure henna. 13 Jan 2009
• Acquired leucoderma after henna tattoo in an Indian girl. 17 Nov 2008
• Chemical fingerprinting of Lawsonia inermis L. using HPLC, HPTLC and densitometry. 30 Oct 2008
• [Temporary henna tattoos: from a natural dye to contact eczema] 21 Oct 2008
• Biological synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using apiin as reducing agent. 28 Sep 2008
• Lead exposure from the use of Lawsonia inermis (henna) in temporary paint-on-tattooing and hair dying. 12 Apr 2008
• Determination of lawsone in henna powders by high performance thin layer chromatography. 29 Nov 2007
• In vitro hypoglycemic activity of methanolic extract of some indigenous plants. 29 Sep 2007
• The evidence based wound healing activity of Lawsonia inermis Linn. 30 Aug 2007
• Cytotoxicity of lawsone and cytoprotective activity of antioxidants in catalase mutant Escherichia coli. 22 Mar 2007
• [Contact dermatitis after black henna tattoo] Mar 2007
• A short note on JA Scurlock's recent identification of the kmantu-plant with Lawsonia inermis L. 30 Dec 2006
• [Henna tattooing in children: natural or temporary?] 30 Dec 2006
• Henna tattooing dermatitis: consider an additive as the culprit. 29 Sep 2006
• [Risks of black henna tattoos] 30 Oct 2005
• Walking difficulties due to an allergic reaction to a temporary tattoo. 30 Aug 2005
• In-vitro antimicrobial activity of Lawsonia inermis Linn (henna). A pilot study on the Omani henna. 30 Dec 2004

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Technical information about 'Lawsonia Plant'

Definition: A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE that is the source of henna and has cytotoxic activity.

Descriptor UI: D031564

Alternative terms: Lawsonia Plant; Lawsonia inermis; Henna Plant;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; anatomy & histology; classification; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; genetics; growth & development; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; toxicity; ultrastructure; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: B06.388.100.665.437;

History Note: 2003

Technical Notes: coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATIONS or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM) if pertinent; Manual 26.29