Commonly used herbs such as Shikakai (Acacia Concinna) are considered best for hair and skin use. Because Shikakai has been used to make hair black like silk thick since the days of grandmother and grandmother. By the way, Shikakai is found in many forms in the market such as Shikakai Soap, Shikakai Oil, Shikakai Shampoo, Shikakai Powder. Even Shikakai is used for washing clothes. Let’s know about the benefits of Shikakai.
What is Shikakai?
Ayurveda states that Shikakai tree is a herb that is not only beneficial for hair and skin but is also used as a medicine for many diseases. According to Ayurveda, Shikakai tree is bitter, cold-natured, reduces phlegm and bile, defeats arthritis, is useful for the heart and increases appetite.
Along with these, Shikakai works as a medicine for a blood disorder, leprosy, stomach problem, heart disease, piles or haemorrhoids, worms and common defects. Shikakai leaf is a faecal extract and worm enhancer. Along with it, the fruit of Shikakai is also beneficial for leprosy, kidney disease, blood piles and blood piles and itching. You will be surprised to hear that Sushrutsamhita and Yogratnakar have said that its fruits are used in the treatment of snake bites.
Shikakai is a fast growing, small stem full of thorns. Its pod is fleshy, band-shaped, straight, 7.5–10 cm long and 1.8 cm wide. It is green in raw condition and wrinkled in a dry state. The seeds are 6–10 in number.
Name of Shikakai in different languages
The botanical name of Shikakai Acacia augata (Lamk.) Merr. (Acacia augata) is Syn-Acacia Concinna DC. Shikakai belongs to Mimosaceae clan. Shikakai is called Soap pod in English. Shikakai is known by different names in every province of India. like-
Shikakai in-
Sanskrit: –सप्तला, केश्या, चर्मकषा;
Hindi: रीठा, शिकाकाई, कोचि;
Odia:विमला (Vimala);
Urdu: शिकाकाई (Shikakai);
Konkani: शीकायी (Shikayi);
Kannada: शीघ्रे (Sheegae), सिगे (Sige);
Gujrati : रीठा (Reetha), चिकाकाई (Chikakai), शिकाकाई (Shikakai);
Tamil: चिकेइक्केई (Chikeikkei), चिक्केई (Chikkei);
Telugu:चीकाया (Cheekaya), सिकाया (Sikaya);
Bengali: बनरीठा (Banritha);
Nepali: सिकाकाई (Sikakaee), अराअरे (Araare);
Marathi: रीठा (Reetah), शिकेकाई (Shikekai);
Malayalam:चीयाकायी (Cheeyakayi), शिकाई (Shikai), कार्मालेन्टा (Karmalenta), चिनिक्का (Chinikka)।
Arabic: शिकाकाई (Shekakai)।
Benefits and Uses of Shikakai
Shikakai (acacia concinna) is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin D. Shikakai oil is as beneficial for hair and skin as it is also beneficial for health. Its use helps in getting rid of many diseases. Let us know in detail about the benefits of Shikakai-
Benefits of Shikakai for Hair
Often, hair loses its shine due to pollution. By making a decoction of Shikakai pods for him, washing hair with this decoction increases hair. Shikakai shampoo is also available in the market which is beneficial for hair.
Benefits of Shikakai to Treat Dandruff
The reason for dandruff in the head is due to the appearance of wind and phlegm defects, due to which the skin of the head becomes either oily or drier. Shikakai oiliness is beneficial for oily skin because it has the property of reducing phlegm. Washing the hair with the boiling of its pods relieves dandruff.
Shikakai Beneficial for Strong Hair
Shikakai is a perfect tool to clean and strengthen hair. Shikakai cleans hair and scalp properly and strengthens them from the roots because it has the properties of purification.
Benefits of Shikakai for Shiny Hair
Shikakai is helpful in enhancing hair shine due to its astringent quality. Using this helps to remove dirt and sweat from the hair, which increases the shine of the hair.
Shikakai Beneficial in Hair loss
Regular hair loss can prevent hair fall. Hair loss or breakage is sometimes seen due to the growth of Pitta dosha and due to the cold properties in Shikakai, it prevents hair fall and strengthens the hair roots due to its astringency.
Benefits of Shikakai to Heals Wounds
Due to the healing properties of Shikakai, it helps in healing the wound quickly. If there is any kind of swelling or irritation at the place of the wound, due to its cold quality, it also helps to cure it by providing coolness at that place.
Benefits of Shikakai in Relief from phlegm or cough
It is often common to have phlegm and cough due to changing seasons. You can get relief from cough by taking benefits of Shikakai. Taking 15-30 ml font of Shikakai pods is beneficial in breathing and breathing.
Benefits of Shikakai to Treat Dry Cough
A dry cough worsens the condition. So by consuming Shikakai pods, quick relief from dry cough. For this, take Shikakai Powder and take 1-2 grams of Shikakai Powder according to the doctor’s instructions.
Shikakai for Getting Relief from Flatulence
Often not eating at the right time or eating spicy causes stomach gas which causes symptoms like flatulence. To get rid of this, grind the leaves of Shikakai and lukewarm and apply it in the stomach, it removes the gas of the stomach and provides relief.
Benefits of Shikakai in Jaundice
Vomiting and fever are common when jaundice occurs. Consuming Shikakai helps in relieving both jaundice and fever. Taking 10-30 ml decoction by making a decoction of Shikakai beans reduces vomiting and provides relief in fever and jaundice.
Benefits of Shikakai in Hepatosplenic Disease
The liver is most affected by hepatic disease. This disease is very rare. Shikakai leaves are very beneficial in this disease. Prepare a decoction of soft leaves of shikakai and drink it in 10-30 ml quantity.
Shikakai for Skin Disease
Just as Shikakai is beneficial for hair, it works for skin problems. Applying ground shikakai fruit on the skin provides relief.
Useful Part of Shikakai
Shikakai fruit and leaves are used in Ayurveda for medicine.
How to use Shikakai?
How to use Shikakai is mentioned above and if you want to know how to use Shikakai shampoo or if you are using Shikakai for the treatment of a particular disease, then please consult the Ayurvedic doctor.
10-20 ml – decoction of sikakai.
Where is Shikakai Found or Grown?
Shikakai tree is grown in all the tropical forests and eastern Himalayan regions of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to make Shikakai Shampoo
Material-
- -2-3 spoon shikakai powder
- -2-3 tablespoons water
How to make Shikakai Shampoo
Add water and powder until it forms a flowing mixture. This flowing mixture is your Shikakai hair wash. Leave the mixture at a normal temperature overnight to create the best consistency. The next morning, apply this mixture to the roots of the hair with the tips of your fingers. Leave it on the hair for 15 minutes and wash it with normal water. If some parts of it remain in the hair, then it can be extracted with the help of coconut oil.
How to apply 2-Amla Ritha Shikakai in hair?
Mix Amla, Reetha and Shikakai powder in water, and make it thick as per need. Leave the mixture at a normal temperature overnight to create the best consistency. The next morning, apply this mixture to the roots of the hair with the tips of your fingers. Leave it on the hair for 15 minutes and wash it with normal water. If parts of it remain in the hair, then remove it with the help of coconut oil.