Medical Significance – Mehndi/Henna is known for its medicinal properties.
It has a cooling effect that aids in soothing stress and headaches.
Mehndi herbs are also very beneficial for the growth of nails.
Mehndi protects the bride and groom from any viral diseases before the wedding.
It improves blood circulation in the body and enhances general health.
Any small cuts, burns or scratches that the couple might sustain during the course of so many rituals and customs can be healed easily with the application of mehndi.
Trends in Mehndi
Mehndi or henna is the application of a temporary form of skin decoration and can be applied to hands, arms, feet, back and chest. The traditional patterns of mehndi have become more and more intricate and decorative with time. The mehndi design is used in combination with glitter, stones, crystals and sparkles for adding an eye catching beauty to it.
Depending on the country or culture Mehndi rituals and celebrations are expressed in many different ways and henna can now be found almost anywhere in the world as the trend toward tattooing continues.
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