The Power of the Flower: Cassia Obovata (Senna)

About Cassia Obovata

Cassia Obovata is also called Senna (Senna Obovata). There are over 400 species of the Cassia Obovata plant. The ground powder is made from harvested, dried leaves of the plant. Although it has various medicinal uses, this powder is often used to condition, thicken, define and color the hair.  

Cassia Obovata (Senna) will naturally condition all textures of hair, adding luster and supple definition. It is also known to improve scalp condition and eliminates dandruff. If your natural hair color is blonde or gray, it will brighten and add golden hues and highlights (depending on length of time Senna is left on your hair). If you have dark hair color, you will still reap the deep conditioning benefits found in pure Cassia Obovata (Senna). Cassia Obovata is also safe to use on relaxed, bleached or dyed hair.

About the Misnomer: “Neutral Henna”

Look at the 2 pictures to the left of this sentence. The image on the left is a drawing of the Henna plant. The image on the right is a drawing of the Cassia Obovata plant. Quite a difference, don't you agree?  

Cassia Obovata or Senna is an herb that is frequently marketed as “Neutral Henna”. As noted above, Cassia Obovata has a number of beneficial properties that help condition and soften the hair. However, it is not Henna or made from the Henna plant as is the case with true Neutral Henna.  

According to Wikipedia, “Another Senna, Senna italica ssp. italica (= Cassia obovata), often called "neutral henna", is used as a hair treatment with effects similar to henna but without the red color. The active component is an anthraquinone derivative called chrysophanic acid. It adds a slight yellow color.”

The yellow color is left when the Cassia Obovata (Senna) made into a paste and is left on the hair for long periods of time. The staining and conditioning properties of Cassia Obovata or Senna (similar to Henna staining and conditioning) might be one of the reasons it is often marketed as “neutral henna”.

True Neutral Henna from Saba Botanical of USA is not Cassia Obovata (Senna)

Be assured that, when you buy Senna from Saba Botanical of USA, it is called: "Senna Leaves for Hair" (Cassia Obovata). It is not called, “Neutral Henna”. True neutral Henna is called: Lustrous Henna® Neutral.  

The ingredients of Lustrous Henna® Neutral sold by Saba Botanical of USA are as follows:  
Lawsonia Inermis, Aloe Vera, Bacopa monnieri, Eclipta alba, Accacia concinna, Punica granatum.  

Saba Botanical’s Neutral Henna does not contain Cassia Obovata (Senna), but is in fact made from the stems of the Henna plant. (First ingredient: Lawsonia Inermis). This is combined with other beneficial plants and herbs that also promote healthy hair conditioning and growth.

If you want both pure all-natural Cassia Obovata (Pure Senna) and true Neutral Henna to improve the condition of your hair, buy them from a reputable source:

Saba Botanical of USA.

More on using Cassia Obovata (Senna) - in our next post.

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A testimonial about Lustrous Henna®

“I was so excited to try out this henna dye! But so nervous at the same time! I have never dyed my hair before and I decided to go with the Lustrous Henna® Mahogany to give my hair a little red touch!

Thanks to my husband's help, it was really easy to do and took about a couple hours to complete the whole process. I loved that I could do it in the comfort and privacy of my own home and watch TV at the same time! It made the time go by really fast!

It was also great to know I got a beautiful color but without all the harmful ingredients! The color came out pretty red at first but it eventually blended in and looked gorgeous! I love my new hair color and I can't wait to buy a different color next time! I recommend Saba Botanical Lustrous Henna Hair Color for all men and women who either want to cover grays or just want a new hair color/change like me! The colors are gorgeous, don't dry your hair out, and are safe for everyone to use!” Read more.

Marissa O.

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2011. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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