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Glossary Shikakai

traditional Indian herb used for natural hair cleansing and conditioning

Shikakai, scientifically known as Acacia concinna, is a traditional Indian herb used for hair care. It acts as a natural cleanser and conditioner, promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and maintaining scalp health due to its rich content of saponins, vitamins, and antioxidants.

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research Comparative study of Shikakai and Reetha with commercially available shampoos

July 2026 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine”

In this study, Shikakai and Reetha, natural hair cleaning agents, were compared to chemical shampoos and found to be equally effective in cleaning hair, non-irritating to the scalp, biodegradable, inexpensive, and easy to use.

research DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL HAIR DYE IN VARIOUS FORMULATIONS USING HENNA, HIBISCUS, SHIKAKAI, AMLA AND INDIGO: A REVIEW

April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

This review discusses the development and benefits of herbal hair dye formulations using medicinal plants like henna and indigo, noting their potential as safer, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes due to their nourishing and protective properties for hair and scalp.

research DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL HAIR DYE IN VARIOUS FORMULATIONS USING HENNA, HIBISCUS, SHIKAKAI, AMLA AND INDIGO: A REVIEW

April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

This review concludes that herbal hair dyes made from medicinal plants like henna and indigo offer a promising natural alternative to synthetic hair colorants, potentially reducing side effects while providing additional benefits such as hair nourishment and scalp protection.

research Natural alternatives from your garden for hair care: Revisiting the benefits of tropical herbs

21 citations , November 2023 in “Heliyon”

This review explored the use of six tropical plants, such as Acacia concinna and Garcinia mangostana, as natural active ingredients in shampoos, highlighting their beneficial physicochemical properties and biological activities for hair care and scalp maintenance.

research Influence of different oils on penetration of human hair by fungi

10 citations , February 1993 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This study found that clove, olive, and turpentine oils completely prevented hair penetration by the fungi Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton vanbreuseghemii.

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community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

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The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

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