الحناء

Henna

Herb & Spice Skin & Hair

A plant dye applied to hair and skin, mentioned in reports about grooming practice and discussed by commentators for minor topical complaints.

daif graded

مَا مِنْ دَاءٍ إِلَّا وَالْحِنَّاءُ لَهُ دَوَاءٌ

“There is scarcely an ailment for which henna does not offer some remedy.” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Cited by al-Dhahabi in al-Tibb al-Nabawi; weakly attested chain Da'if (weak chain — included for its established place in the commentary tradition)

Henna's use as a hair dye is better attested through general practice reports about companions dyeing grey hair than through this specific broad medical claim, which is worth reading as commentary-tradition color rather than an authenticated Prophetic guarantee.

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim and al-Dhahabi both describe henna's cooling, astringent quality — traditionally applied to minor burns, cracked skin, and as a hair conditioner and dye. They note its use narrowing over time from the broad ailment-list this weak saying suggests toward its more consistently attested uses: dyeing hair and treating minor skin irritation.

What Modern Research Notes

Modern cosmetic and dermatological use of natural henna is well established for hair dyeing and temporary skin art, with genuine mild astringent properties recognized; the broad ailment-curing claim in the hadith above isn't something modern research addresses or supports at that scope.

Caution

Only use pure, natural henna — 'black henna' products containing PPD dye can cause severe allergic skin reactions.