Shikakai - Acacia concinna

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Introduction:  

Shikakai, also called Shika in Tamil, Seekaaya in Telugu, and Soap Pod in English, is a potent ayurvedic plant that has been used for centuries as a cleanser for long, healthy hair, as a treatment for dandruff, and as a soother for skin conditions. 

Shikakai is a shrub-like tree that is indigenous to Central India and is also known by the scientific name Acacia concinna. Acacia concinna (Leguminosae), a climbing shrub with pink flowers, bipinnate leaves, and oblong-shaped dark brown pods. It is typically found in the tropical woodlands of the Indian subcontinent.

Properties of Shikakai: 

In India, a plant called shikakai is used to treat skin, dandruff, and hair problems.  

This herb has been investigated for its possible impact on conditions such as leprosy, jaundice, gum infections, constipation, malaria, and as a component of contraceptives.

Shikakai is very well renowned for having numerous advantageous qualities.

• May have anti-dandruff potential
• May help with wound healing 
• May have anti-hair fall potential
• May be anti-inflammatory  
• May have potential antifungal activity 
• May have antibacterial activity 
• May be potentially a good anti-oxidant 
• May help with hair fall 

Uses of Shikakai:

Since ancient times, people have used natural surfactant soap pods to cleanse the scalp, strengthen the hair from the roots, provide relief from scaling, and lessen itchiness, dryness, greasiness, and scaling of the scalp.1 The term "fruit for hair" is shikakai.

Herbs from nature are favored for hair treatment. Ayurveda is aware of the benefits of using shikakai, which has been used for skin and hair care since ancient times. Use is made of the fruit pods of the small seeded shikakai. A potent plant, shikakai can treat a number of illnesses.

Shikakai for Hair

Shikakai may help to soften and smoothen hair naturally by releasing vitamins and vital oils necessary for healthy hair growth. It might promote the growth of hair and keep it silky and shiny. When applied to hair, shikakai may aid in restoring its length, thickness, and glossy texture. 

Shikakai is rich in essential nutrients, which may help to maintain the health of hair and prevent breakage and brittleness, two of the most common reasons for hair loss. 

Shikakai for Dandruff: 

Shikakai may be a fantastic treatment for dandruff due to its potential antifungal, antibacterial, and nutritive properties. It can be used to treat the scalp and eliminate bothersome dandruff issues with no significant studies demonstrating adverse effects. 

Shikakai has the potential to be a widely utilized component in hair masks. These cooling packs, which are typically constructed of Shikakai, amla, yoghurt, and soap nut, may be able to offer pleasant relief during hot weather, from a bothersome headache, or just to relax on a lazy day. 

Using a hair pack containing shikakai, soap nut, and other herbal ingredients like amla may also help manage hair graying and maybe slow the process down.

 Shikakai for Hair Lice

An embarrassing and serious problem are head lice. Fortunately, shikakai may also be able to aid with head lice. Shikakai may be able to aid with the hair lice problem due to its low pH value and probable antifungal and antibacterial properties. 

Shikakai for Dry Scalp 

Shikakai may function as a natural cleaning that doesn't remove essential oils, making it useful for treating dry scalp.