Siakai

Scientific name - Acaccia Cincinna
English - Shikakai/ Soap pod
Ayurveda - Shikakai
Siddha - Siakai/Shikaikai ( Shikai-treses , Kai-fruit)

Part to be used :- fruit pods, leaves and bar

How to use :- sun dried and ground to make powder or paste

Benefits:-
1. traditional shampoo (preserve scalp's natural oils)
2. good scalp cleanser (extremely mild cleanser with very low pH)
3. hair detangler (no need to use conditioner)
4. anti-dandruff
5. strengthen hair roots
6. promotes hair growth
7. coolant for the scalp
8. increase bounciness and silkiness of the hair
9. remove dirt and excess oil accumulated on the scalp
10. helps darken the hair
11. enhance natural hair dye (good preparation before hair colouring)

 Dried shikakai pod

powdered shikakai