Mehendi ceremony is an important part of marriage rituals. No Indian festival, starting from Diwali to Wedding, is celebrated without Mehendi. Mehendi is a part of Indian culture since eternity. You must have also applied Mehendi during your sister’s wedding or any special occasion. Except for being a ritual and looking good, have you ever wondered about the science behind putting Mehendi? Do you know about some of the Mehendi leaves benefits? Did you also know that apart from Hindus, Sikhs and other religions from this subcontient, Arabs and Isalm religion also use Mehendi for its vast medicinal proeperties?
Nature’s Boon – Mehendi Leaves Benefits
Nowadays, we use the Mehendi available in the market which comes in a thin tube. However, in villages, the Mehendi paste is prepared by crushing the Mehendi leaves. Mehendi leaves benefits are not just restricted to skin and hair. It also has several medicinal properties.
Mehendi protects nails and skin from various infections. If you have ever applied it, you know it is cool and gives a relaxing sensation. Therefore, it can reduce heat from the skin. Have seen people putting Mehendi on hair? Well, this versatile product also reduces hair dandruff.
Earlier, people did not believe in allopathy. They had their own home-remedies and ‘DESI-WAYS’ of dealing with diseases. TULASI and MEHENDI were amongst the favourite remedies. Hence, these are some other Mehendi benefits.
Curing Physical Ailments
If you notice something, ancient people were always healthy and sound. I know my grandmother has been very active and passed away at the age of 96. NOT KIDDING. The reason being, earlier, there were not many medical facilities, operations and skin treatments. If people got ill, they take resources from nature and feel better again.
Mehendi benefits on a hand is a cure for high blood pressure and sugar. If you consume the right proportion of HOMEMADE MEHENDI, your Blood Pressure might start showing a difference. Since it is a coolant, it prevents diseases such as ringworm. Applying MEHENDI on the face reduces pimples which most teenagers are worried about.
Say No To Stress – Significance of Mehendi Ceremony
We all know that having a marriage is a hell of a task. The bride, more than anyone, is stressed out. I mean, c’mon, starting a new home with a different family and being away from her own. As easy as it sounds, as scary it is. Stress and tension might cause, fever and headache to the bride.
Mehendi ceremony is supposed to be a STRESS-RELIEF. As beautiful as it looks, it can reduce tension and tiredness. Some people do not believe, but, science says it is true. Mehendi has the properties of calming the mind and relaxing the body. When you are with your friends and well-wishers, singing and dancing with generous portions of Mehendi applied, Yes it creates so much of joy, relaxation and happiness around.
