Pure Shikakai Powder / Soap Pod Powder
Shikakai is a prickly bush or climber and grows in tropical forests of India. Its fruits are very well known for use as natural hair shampoo. Its pod turns dark brown and wrinkled on drying.
Botanical Name : Acacia Concinna
English Name : Soap Pod
Tamil Name : சீயக்காய் / Siyakai / Shikakai / Sheehakai
Hindi Name : हिकाकाई Hikakai
Malayalam Name : മലാന്താ/Carmalantala
Telugu Name : చికాయ (చీకాయ) / Chikaya (cheekaya)
About Shikakai (Soap Pod):-
Shikakai is a prickly bush or climber and grows in the tropical forests of India. Its fruits are very well known for use as natural hair shampoo. Its pod turns dark brown and wrinkled on drying. In each pod, there are six to ten seeds. For medicinal purposes, its leaves and fruits are used. Its dried pods are powdered to produce Shikakai powder.
External Benefits of Shikakai (Soap Pod):-
- Hair washes: Prepare a paste of its powder by adding water, and applying it to the hair while bathing.
- Dandruff: Boil Shikakai powder in water. Cook for ten minutes and use this for washing hairs.
- Hyperpigmentation: Prepare a paste of its powder by adding water and applying it to affected parts.
- Skin disorders: itching, and psoriasis, pimples: Boil Shikakai powder (1 tbsp) in water (1 cup). Cook for a few minutes and apply on affected areas.
Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.
