Henna Dye: A Potential Breakthrough in Liver Disease Treatment, Study Reveals

A study from Osaka Metropolitan University suggests that henna dye, derived from Lawsonia inermis, may hold promise in treating liver disease such as cirrhosis.

• Research published in the October issue of Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy highlights the potential of pigment from Lawsonia inermis as a treatment for serious liver disease.
• The study emphasizes that the natural dye used for centuries, including by icon Lucille Ball, could aid in combating fibrosis and cirrhosis.
• The findings suggest that compounds in henna may offer new therapeutic avenues for patients suffering from debilitating liver conditions.