THOGAI’S-”SHIKAKAI”-ACACIA CONCINNA/SHIKA/SEEKAAYA/SOAP POD/சிகைக்காய்/SENEGALIA RUGATA
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THOGAI’S-”SHIKAKAI”-ACACIA CONCINNA/SHIKA/SEEKAAYA/SOAP POD/சிகைக்காய்/SENEGALIA RUGATA

SKU: THO-062
1.THOGAI BRAND IS THE PRODUCT ORIENTED COMPANY, WE ARE GETTING THE PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM FARMERS.SO ITS NOT SUBJECTED TO ANY FILTERATION BECAUSE OF LOOSING ORIGINALITY.ITS 100% ORGANIC, NON-GMO (NON-GENETICALLY MODIFIES ORGANISM) AND 100% VEGEN.

2.WHAT IS IT: SHIKAKAI WHICH MEANS “FRUIT FOR HAIR” IS A PART OF THE TRADITIONAL INDIAN AYURVEDIC MEDICINE. SHIKAKAI IS AN EXCELLENT NATURAL SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER AND HAIR MASK INGREDIENT.

3.WHOM WILL USE: IT’S A UNISEX (BOTH MEN AND WOMEN) CONSUMABLE PRODUCT

4.HOW TO USE: USED IT IN POWDER FORMAT.MOST OF THEM ADD SOME OTHER INCREDENTS TO MAKE SHIKAGAI POWDER LIKE BOONTHI KOTTAI, THIRAVIYA PATTAI, MAGILAM POO, DRIED NELLIKAI, MARIKOLUNDU, SAMBANGI VITHAI, PANEER ROSE, SEMBARUTHI FLOWER.

5.WHAT HAPPENED TO USE IT: IT IS AN HERB ESPECIALLY USED FOR CONTROLLING HAIR FALL AND DANDRUFF. IT PREVENTS PREMATURE GREYING AS WELL AS PREVENTS YOUR HAIR COLOUR FROM FADING VERY QUICKLY.

6.SIDE EFFECTS: PROVERB-TOO MUCH OF ANYTHING IS GOOD FOR NOTHING. SHIKAKAI CAN LEAD TO DRY SKIN IF ADMINISTERED FREQUENTLY. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBTS/PREGNANCY WOMENS, SHOULD BE TAKEN UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

7.THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE NOT EVALUATED BY ANY GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS.THE ABOVE HINTS AND GUIDANCE ARE TAKEN FROM SIDDHA BOOK.
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  • Shikakai Powder 100 g Krishna's Herbal & Ayurveda – Traditional herbal Shikakai powder.

  • BSD Organics Shikakai/Acacia Concinna 500 g – Larger pack of pure Acacia concinna powder.

? Additional Variants & Combos

  • Banjara's Shikakai Hair Care Powder – Budget-friendly hair powder.

  • Radico Organic Shikakai Powder – Organic powder formulation.

  • BRM Chemicals Shikakai Liquid Extract – Liquid extract form for easier application.

  • The Living Co Shikakai + Bhringraj Stimulating Scalp Serum – Shikakai-infused serum for scalp support and hair growth.

? You’ll also find mixed herbal blends containing Shikakai + Amla + Reetha (e.g., powders or shampoos) if you want a complete hair-care routine.


? What Shikakai Is

Shikakai (pronounced “shee-kaa-kai”) is a traditional Indian herb used for centuries as a natural hair cleanser and conditioner — often instead of chemical shampoos. It comes from the dried pods of the Acacia concinna plant.

Why it’s used traditionally:

  • Gently cleanses hair without stripping natural oils.

  • Acts as a natural conditioner and detangler.

  • Supports scalp health, may reduce dandruff and itchiness.

  • Rich in saponins, vitamins, and antioxidants that support hair shine and nourishment.

Shikakai is commonly used by mixing its powder with warm water to make a paste, applied to the scalp and hair, then rinsed — similar to a shampoo.


? Other Names & Synonyms

Shikakai goes by many names across India and in different languages. Some alternate names include:

? Botanical / Regional Names

  • Botanical: Acacia concinna

  • English: Soap pod / Indian Soap pod

  • Hindi: Shikakai / भूरिफ़ेना / Satala

  • Tamil: சீயக்காய் / Seeyakkai

  • Telugu: Seekakayi / Chikakay

  • Kannada: Seege Kayi

  • Malayalam: Cheeyakaai

? Other Local Names Found in Traditions

Variants include: Shika, Sheekay, Chikaya, Chinik-kaya, Gogu, Sigeballi, Carmelantala, Pasoi tenga, Suse lewa, Amsikira, Visanika, Bhuriphena, Bahuphenarasa, Vimala and many more regional names across India.

? Many of these names come from traditional botanical dictionaries or local dialects where Shikakai is part of herbal hair-care culture.


? Summary

Shikakai is an ancient, plant-based hair-care herb used mainly as a natural shampoo and conditioner thanks to its gentle cleansing and nourishing properties. It’s widely available in powder, raw pods, liquid extract, and mixed herbal hair-care products. And it’s known by many names across languages and regions, with Acacia concinna being the scientific identity.

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