A review on characteristics and potential applications of henna leaves (lawsonia inermis)

• Main Authors: Thana Singam, Rupashinii, Marsi, Noraini, Abdul Rashid, Azrin Hani, Nasir, Siti Hana, Ibrahim, Siti Aida, Roslan, Mohd Nazrul, Huzaisham, Nur Athirah, Mohd Fodzi, Muhammad Haikal
• Format: Article
• Published: American Scientific Publishers 2020
• Subjects: TS1300-1865 Textile industries
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/5317/; https://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jctn.2020.8741

This review paper reports the studies available on the characteristics and applications of the henna (Lawsonia inermis) as a natural dye. Textile materials are mainly from synthetic dyes and fibers which are not renewable and not biodegradable. Around 30 million of tonnes was estimated for the globa...