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 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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