Henna

What is Henna extract, and what species does it come from?

Henna extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Lawsonia inermis, a plant in the Lythraceae family, native to Northeast tropical Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What extract forms of Henna are available?

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract and propylene glycol extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Henna originate?

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is native to Northeast tropical Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Henna against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Henna extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Henna extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — cosmetic glycerin extract and propylene glycol extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Henna extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Henna (Lawsonia inermis) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Henna material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Henna extract suited for?

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Henna extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Henna (Lawsonia inermis) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Henna extract?

Every Henna (Lawsonia inermis) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Henna extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Henna extract manufactured and tested?

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.