Ethnobotany and phytochemical study of Lawsonia inermis L., rawmaterials of which containdyes

Abstract

The paper presents results of experimental studies of powder entitled - henna", derived from the leaves of Lawsonia inermis (Lawsonia inermis L.). In the tested material contents identified biologically active substance pigment - lawson. Particular attention is paid to a microbiological investigation and detection of antibacterial activity of the resulting material.