These 10 Mehendi Facts Will Amaze You to No End (2 of 6)

Henna is over 5,000 years old

Henna, or mehendi, is the natural dye that has been used for thousands of years to decorate the skin and hair in traditions like the Mehendi ceremony. It has been used to symbolize good luck, love, and sensuality for thousands of years. Even the design style has a meaning: each varying design of henna is intricately chosen for the belief that it will bring good energy and luck and ward off evil, promoting fertility for the couple. 

Mehendi has medicinal properties 

Mehendi is applied to the skin of the bride because it is thought to relieve stress and enhance good health and blood circulation.