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Description
Shikakai (शिकाकाई) is available as dried Natural pods or Powder in 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g packs. Choose it as a raw ingredient for external hair-care preparations. This is Shikakai alone, not an Amla–Reetha blend or ready-made liquid shampoo.
Know the plant and part
Kew accepts Senegalia rugata (Lam.) Britton & Rose; Acacia concinna (Willd.) DC. is a botanical synonym still used in trade. The part offered here is fruit/pod material. It is different from Reetha soapnut. The photographs show dried Natural pods and pod pieces; Powder is the milled form and will look different.
Choose Natural or Powder
| Option | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Natural | Dried pods or pod pieces for your own preparation |
| Powder | Milled pod material for a hair-care preparation |
| Pack sizes | 100g, 200g, 400g or 900g; the selected variant shows its price and availability |
Traditional hair-care context
Shikakai pods have a traditional role in hair-cleansing preparations. This is context for choosing the ingredient, not a promise of hair regrowth or a cure for dandruff. Botanical references support the plant-name mapping; they do not authenticate an individual retail lot.
Names recorded in botanical references
| Language | Recorded name |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Shikakai |
| Kannada | Seege kai |
| Tamil | Seeyakkaai / Seekai |
| Telugu | Shikayi |
| Marathi | Sikekai |
| Malayalam | Cheevikka |
Regional names and spellings can vary. Use the botanical identity and pod material to distinguish it from other herbs.
Precautions and storage
Intended for external hair care. Do not ingest this raw hair-cleansing material. Test a small area before wider use, avoid the eyes, rinse thoroughly and stop if irritation occurs. Keep the pack sealed, cool and dry, away from sunlight and moisture. Use a dry utensil and follow the printed best-before date.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shikakai, and why do two botanical names appear?
Shikakai in this listing is the dried pod material traded as Acacia concinna. Kew accepts Senegalia rugata (Lam.) Britton & Rose and lists Acacia concinna (Willd.) DC. as a synonym. It is different from Reetha, which is sold separately.
Should I buy Shikakai pods or powder?
Natural gives dried pods or pod pieces for buyers who prepare their own material. Powder is the milled form for hair-care preparations. Neither is a ready-to-use liquid shampoo. The photos show Natural pods; the powder variant will look different.
How do I use Shikakai powder for hair washing?
Use it as an ingredient in an external hair-care preparation according to suitable instructions and the pack label. There is no universal ratio or contact time for every scalp and recipe. Test a small area first, keep it out of the eyes and rinse thoroughly.
Is this an Amla, Reetha and Shikakai blend?
No. Select this product for Shikakai alone. Amla and Reetha are separate products; buying Shikakai does not include them. If preparing a blend, follow a suitable recipe rather than assuming equal proportions suit everyone.
Will it regrow hair or cure dandruff?
No guaranteed hair-regrowth, dandruff-cure or scalp-disease outcome is claimed. Its traditional context is hair cleansing. Get professional advice for persistent scalp symptoms or hair loss instead of relying on raw herb as a treatment.
What precautions should I take?
This listing is intended for external hair care; do not ingest this raw hair-cleansing material. Avoid eye contact, test a small area before wider use and stop if irritation occurs. Do not apply to damaged or irritated skin.
What sizes are available, and how should I store Shikakai?
Choose Natural or Powder in 100g, 200g, 400g or 900g, then check the selected variant price and stock. Store sealed, cool and dry, away from sunlight and moisture. Use a dry utensil and follow the printed best-before date.
Before you order
Read our raw herb buying guide for choosing a form, pack size and storage. Browse all herbs or contact Jadibuti Store if you need help with the selected product.
Buying ingredients separately
Browse Amla, Reetha and other herbs or compare Bhringraj whole herb and powder. Each product is sold separately; no fixed blend ratio or therapeutic result is implied.
Identity references
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