When festive fun can turn hazardous: the hidden dangers of adulterated henna
For centuries, mehendi has been an essential part of Indian celebrations, symbolising joy and auspicious beginnings at weddings and festivals. Traditionally made from the crushed leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant, natural mehendi or henna, has been valued for its cooling properties and the gentle, reddish-brown stain it imparts. However, a growing body of reports about burns,
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