0 a reddish-brown dye, used mainly for changing the colour of the hair and skin
1 to put henna on the hair or skin in order to change its colour:
Paprika powder can be added to henna powder when prepared at home.
The term henna tattoo is often used as a generic term for temporary tattoos.
The most frequent serious health consequence of having a black henna temporary tattoo is sensitization to hair dye and related chemicals.
Women in countries where women are discouraged from working outside the home can find socially acceptable, lucrative work doing henna.
A person who has had a black henna tattoo should consult their physician about health consequences of para-phenylenediamine sensitization.
Henna stains are orange soon after application, but darken over the following three days to a reddish brown.
Henna will not stain skin until the lawsone molecules are made available (released) from the henna leaf.
The high profit margins of black henna and the demand for body art that emulates tribal tattoos further encourage artists to deny the dangers.
