| خلاصه مقاله | Abstract
Introduction: Foot pain is one of the severe symptoms experienced by many pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, and various types of plants have local analgesic effects. Among the medicinal plants with analgesic and cooling potential during the Arbaeen pilgrimage is Henna (Lawsonia inermis), which can be used as a topical ointment on the soles of the feet.
Methods: In this review article, a search for published clinical trials, quasi-experimental studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses was performed using the keywords Henna (Lawsonia inermis), as well as keywords related to musculoskeletal problems in electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, ISI, and Google Scholar. Papers in English and Farsi languages until June 2023 were included.
Results: Plants with medicinal potential possess various phytochemical constituents which serve as a chemotherapeutic agent for treating both human and animal ailment .
The pain-relieving mechanisms of henna (Lawsonia inermis) include reducing inflammation (reducing TNF-α, IL-6, prostaglandins), blocking pain signals (modulating opioid and sodium channels), and a local anesthetic effect (numbing nerve endings when applied topically).
Traditional Uses in Pain Management of Henna (Lawsonia inermis) are Joint/muscle pain ,Headaches & nerve pain ,and Sprains & bruises.
The method of application for pain relief can be as a poultice (mix henna powder with warm water + vinegar/rose oil, apply for 1 to 2 hours) or gel/cream (modern formulation with menthol to enhance the effect), which is applied 1-2 times a day to the soles of the feet.
Conclusion: Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a potent natural analgesic with historical validation in Persian medicine and modern scientific backing. Its anti-inflammatory, nerve-blocking, and local numbing effects make it effective for joint, muscle, and nerve pain with minimal side effects.
Recommendation: Ideal for mild-to-moderate pain relief, especially for those seeking herbal alternatives to conventional painkillers. |