Re: smoke henna
Posted by Catherine Nielsen on August 13, 1999 at 02:27:50:
In Reply to: Re: smoke henna posted by Catherine Cartwright JOnes on August 09, 1999 at 21:16:24:
: : Its true, that henna can be smoked ?
: No. Who's being silly out there?
: The tannin content of henna would be very bad for your system! It
: does make a strong, heady incense when burned on charcoal.....but do
: that only outside, because it's so strong.
: If you must smoke herbs, try 2 parts coltsfoot and 1 part mint
mixed
: together. Very pleasant, mostly harmless.
By "smoke henna" did you mean smoke (yo, dude!) henna, or smoke as in
holding the decorated body part over a smoking fire to make the design
darker? I have heard of its being done, but have never tried it.