Jackpot! Found a henna tree!


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Posted by Angela on July 10, 2001 at 11:23:15:

I just wanted to share my news 'cause I'm excited about it! While
discussing my new henna fascination with my husband's boss at a
recent social event, he mentioned that his landlord had told him that
one of the trees in front of his house was henna. He told me I could
come over and collect some leaves to try, so last night I went. He
pointed to a two-story high tree with white peeling bark and long,
thin leaves and I thought, uh, no, don't think so. But luckily, I
noticed that right beside that tree was a 10-12 foot woody, shrubby
plant that looked an awful lot like the henna plants I bought (which
I thought were duds). So, I collected leaves from that plant, mushed
a few up with some lemon juice and let them sit overnight. I stuck
some of the mush on my finger this morning and voila! After only 5
minutes (I had to go to work) I had a nice bright orange stain! I
think he may even have two of the plants in his yard, so he's going
to see a lot of me! Right now I've got the leaves drying and I'll try
making my own fresh paste when they're ready. I can't wait to try! I
think I'll try my own henna plant leaves again, too - I think maybe I
didn't let the mush sit long enough for the dye to release the first
time. Just wanted to share:) - Angela

 


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