When Temporary Body Art Turns Deadly

It is sad to see henna banned in any form as in many Old World cultures it is an integral aspect of matrimony..." explained historian Marie Anakee Miczak, author of the new book Hennas Secret History".

(PRWEB) July 12, 2001
temporary henna tattoos applied to their skin, it was a given everyone would follow in their handprints. However a lack of understanding about what henna actually is and a low regard for public
safety has led to serious injuries reported around the world. Ranging from skin burns to
actual deaths. This has caused a number of governmental agencies to rule against the use
of henna on the skin including Germany where it is illegal for such use or sale. The US FDA has just released similar regulations.

It is sad to see henna banned in any form as in many Old World cultures it is an integral
aspect of matrimony..." explained historian Marie Anakee Miczak, author of the new book
Hennas Secret History". As with many fads, henna became highly commercialized with
little or no accurate information being disseminated about its safe use." Ms. Miczak went
on to note, Contamination of henna has been a problem for at least the past 300 recorded
years. Until there is a certified organic henna product or whole leaves replace powder, the
Russian Roulette you play with your skin will continue."

According to Hennas Secret History: The History, Mystery & Folklore of Henna",
released this past April, reports of adverse reactions often involved contaminated henna.
Little or no records exists of henna, when topically applied in a pure state, harming adults. The lovely artform of henna body art (commonly known as Mehndi) and the medicinal use
of henna was once an important aspect of daily life. Hopefully the more modern problems will not tarnish the importance of henna." Added Miczak who is optimistic her latest book will rectify how people view and use henna. Hennas Secret History" is in stores now including Amazon.com, BN.com and BOL UK. To sign the Pure Henna Petition or learn more about the book and henna, visit www.mehndi.tajmahal.net or www.miczak.com .

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