Henna's Secret History

Lawsonia Inermis Ver. Alba... \Henna\. How Much Do You Know About This Incredible Botanical? Was It Sensual Mehndi Body Adornment Or CleopatraS Favorite Perfume? An Aphrodisiac Or A Treatment For Leprosy? An Ancient Roman Currency Or A Last Right For The Dead? This Book Takes A Fascinating Look At One Of The Most Popular Botanicals Of All Time. Never Before Has A Book Been Devoted To Henna As A Whole. Drawing On Botany Archeology Phytomedicine And Folkloric History To Define The Many Ambiguities And Misconceptions Surrounding It Thus Presenting For The First Time An Accurate And Complete History Of Henna. A Portion Of The Proceeds From This Book Goes To Charity And Preservation Of HennaS History.- In Extreme Depth HennaS Medicinal Past Is Revealed. From The Papyrus Ebers To The Writings Of Galen Discover HennaS Uses In All Of The Major Old World Medicines.-Did You Know Henna Has Some Of The Most Fragrant Flowers On Earth? Learn Why Women Became Addicted To Them And The Shocking Basis For Their Allure.- Think You Know The Full Story Concerning Henna Body Art? Think Again. Find Out How Its History Was Manufactured In The 19Th And 20Th Century To Cover Its True Origins.