Henna's Secret History: The History, Mystery & Folklore of Henna - Softcover

Marie Anakee Miczak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059517891X ISBN 13: 9780595178919

Publisher: Writers Club Press/iUniverse, 2001

Synopsis

Lawsonia inermis ver. alba... "henna". How much do you know about this incredible botanical? Was it sensual Mehndi body adornment or Cleopatra's favorite perfume? An aphrodisiac or a treatment for leprosy? An ancient Roman currency or a last right for the dead? This book takes a fascinating look at one of the most popular botanicals of all time. Never before has a book been devoted to henna as a whole. Drawing on botany, archeology, phytomedicine and folkloric history to define the many ambiguities and misconceptions surrounding it, thus presenting for the first time an accurate and complete history of henna. A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to charity and preservation of henna's history.- In extreme depth, henna's medicinal past is revealed. From the papyrus Ebers to the writings of Galen, discover henna's uses in all of the major Old World medicines.-Did you know henna has some of the most fragrant flowers on earth? Learn why women became addicted to them and the shocking basis for their allure.- Think you know the full story concerning henna body art? Think again. Find out how its history was manufactured in the 19th and 20th century to cover its true origins.

About this title

About the Author:

Marie Anakee Miczak has researched and studied henna for many years with the result of two published books covering the subject. In addition to performing henna body art, Ms. Miczak also cultivates henna plants and teaches about its history at area colleges.

Review:

Anakee Miczak has painstakingly sorted truth from the fiction... There certainly is a secret history to henna, a fascinating one. -- The Bloomsbury Review

This is a well researched, accurate and academic portrayal of the henna plant, Lawsonia spp., through the ages. -- Dr. Cindy L. A. Jones, pharmacologist and author of The Antibiotic Alternative & Herbs for Healthy Skin

About this edition

• Publisher: Writers Club Press/iUniverse
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 059517891X
• ISBN 13: 9780595178919
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 326