{"product_id":"hennas-secret-history-the-history-mystery-folklore-of-henna-059517891x","title":"Henna's Secret History: The History, Mystery \u0026 Folklore of Henna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 059517891X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marie Anakee Miczak\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLawsonia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51927880761632,"sku":"NEW059517891X","price":22.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/hennas-secret-history-the-history-mystery-folklore-of-henna-059517891x","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}