Shikakai-Fruit for Hair

Shikakai is the well-known herb which is been in continuous use since ages for hair growth,arresting hair fall and other skin conditions. In powder form, it has been used as a hair pack,herbal shampoo,hair wash product.In English it literally means ‘fruit for hair’ and it is a staple of Ayurvedic shampoo and herbal hair care (herbal shampoo). 

Shikakai is a climbing herb which belongs to the family of shrubs.It is mainly traced in the Western parts of Asia and South East Asia. In Asia, it can be easily found in the plains that are mostly warm in the centre and the southern parts of India.It is perennial that is it grows in various regions of India as well as Asia throughout the year.

It is rich in vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin K and many other anti-oxidants.

 

 

Shikakai is an excellent cleanser and doesn’t strip natural oils from your hair and scalp.

 

Washing hair with shikakai alone works wonders because the bark of Shikakai pods contain naturally-occurring saponins which help clean off excess sebum and dirt from the scalp

 

It has detangling properties, so no additional products are required.

It can be used as a natural hair wash for sensitive scalps

It promotes hair growth, strengthens hair roots and produces lengthy, beautiful hair. 

 

 

 

It also helps to treat lice naturally.

 

Shikakai has low pH content, which is why it is harmless.

 

It is also used for healing the scalp wounds.

 

It is also rich in nicotinic acid and other types of proteins which is very useful for nourishing the hair.

 

A mixture of Shikakai, olive oil and camphor also help in removing hair from lice.

 

Shikakai  also helps to cure oily scalp because it is porous. Hence, it helps in getting rid of excess hair oil.

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