Description

Shikakai is also called hair fruit which is the fruit of a shrub or shrub. Its scientific name is Acacia concinna which is native to Central India.
Shikakai has been used for hair and body cleansing for many years.
The bark of shikakai contains saponin, which causes a soapy lather when mixed with water. Shikakai contains high levels of vitamin C,
It also contains vitamins A, D, E and K and antioxidants which are healthy
Necessary for hair and helps in faster hair growth. Let’s know the uses of Shikakai.

Uses of Shikakai for Hair:
1. As a shampoo, mix shikakai powder with water to make a paste and rub it on the scalp for 2 minutes. But it will not lather like soap or shampoo but your hair will be clean.
Hair may feel rough on first use. To fix this condition, you can use conditioner after washing your hair or use a little oil.
Soak the shikakai, ritha and dried amla in water overnight and heat it in the morning until the shikakai becomes soft. When cool, grind well with hands and strain the mixture.
This mixture or shampoo is very good for cleaning the scalp as it does not contain any harmful chemicals.
2. Shikakai has anti-fungal properties and nutrients to help reduce dandruff. Antifungal ingredients protect the scalp from dandruff infection and
Nutrients provide nourishment to the scalp. Regular use of Shikakai will eliminate dandruff.
3. Shikakai keeps hair roots strong and healthy by thickening and strengthening hair. Shikakai can be used as a hair pack or mixed with oil.
Mix shikakai powder with coconut oil and massage it on the scalp. It is very effective in thickening and strengthening the hair.
4. Preventing graying of hair Shikakai is a very popular ingredient to prevent graying of hair. With Amla, Shikakai and Ritha
Making a pack and applying it on the head and hair can prevent graying of hair at a young age.
5. Regular use of shikakai reduces hair loss and increases hair density. It prevents hair breakage and split ends which are the main causes of hair fall.
6. Shikakai can heal small wounds or burns on the scalp. Shikakai paste is applied to the scalp
Leave it for a while and wash it off. This shikakai therapy heals any minor cuts or bruises or rashes on the scalp.