Natural Pure Shikakai Powder / Reetha / Herbal Soap Pod Powder – 100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Acacia concinna

English Name: Soap Pod, Soap acacia, Soap-nut acacia

Tamil Name: Siyakai / சீயக்காய் 

Hindi Name: Hikakai / Kochi, Righa, Ritha / हिकाक /, कोची, रिघा /रीठा (रीठा )

Malayalam Name: Carmalantala, Chikaka, Chinikka,  Civikka / കമലാന്താ, കാർമലന്തല, ചികക 

Telugu Name: Chikaya (cheekaya), Gogu, Shiikaya / చికాయ (చీకాయ), గోగు, శిరికాయ, సీకాయ

Description:

Shikakai (soap pod) scientifically known as Acacia concinna is a climbing shrub. Shikakai is one of the plant-based ayurvedic herbs used for hair-related problems. Shikakai is a traditional Indian ayurvedic remedy for healthy long hair and is well-known as a natural shampoo. Shikakai helps to manage hair fall and prevent dandruff with its cleansing and anti-fungal properties. It provides shine to the hair as well as prevents all hair-related problems. Shikakai is a much cheaper and more natural substitute for chemical-full shampoos.

Health Benefits:

• Shikakai helps to control hair loss and promotes hair growth.
• The anti-inflammation properties in this powder may reduce inflammation and heal the wound faster.
• Due to its anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial properties in soap pod powder is very effective to treat scabies.
• In Ayurveda, it is used in the treatment of fever that occurs during the time of malaria.
• Also, it helps in preventing the formation of plaque in the mouth.

How to Use Shikakai Powder(Hair Pack):

1. Take the required amount of shikakai powder.
2. Mix it with curd.
3. Make a paste.
4. Apply it to the hair and scalp.
5. Gently massage for 10 minutes. 
6. Rinse it with clean water after 20 to 30 minutes.

How to Prepare(Skin Pack):

To get a natural glow to the skin:

Take half a teaspoon of shikakai powder and mix it with honey, almond, and turmeric powder. Make a paste and use it as a body scrub. This mixture removes dead cells and gives your skin a natural glow.