Powder of mehndi is get from the henna plant, henna leafs are crushed in the powder form and thus mehndi is made. This powder can be used by adding some water into it, a paste will occur you can use this paste in different manners, by filling it into cones which is used for applying it on hand and making of different designs, or you can use it as the paste for the dyeing of your hair. It is natural and has no side-effects.