Henna tattoo smell triggers child’s reflex epilepsy: case 

The girl’s seizures occurred after application of mehndi tattoos at pre-wedding parties

Mehndi is a popular form of temporary body art, with the intricate designs using henna paste most famously associated with Hindu weddings in India. 

But for one unlucky nine-year-old, the earthly smell of the paste — which is typically applied at pre-wedding parties — triggered reflex epilepsy, US and Indian doctors report.