Description
Acacia concinna (Willd.) DC., commonly known as Shikakai, meaning “fruit for hair” in Sanskrit, is a thorny climbing shrub belonging to the family Fabaceae, native to tropical Asia including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has been an indispensable part of Ayurvedic hair care tradition for thousands of years, revered as one of the most effective natural hair cleansing and conditioning botanicals known to traditional medicine. The pods, leaves, and bark of the plant have all been used in hair care preparations, with the seed pods being the most potent source of natural saponins that form a gentle lathering cleanse without disrupting the scalp’s natural oil balance. Shikakai is still widely used in South Asia both as a standalone hair wash and as a key ingredient in commercial Ayurvedic hair care products.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Natural Toxic Cleanser
- ✓ Alleviation of Constipation Indigestion
- ✓ Relieves Muscle Pain
- ✓ Benefits Diuretic
- ✓ Antimicrobial & Antibacterial Properties
How to Use
For Manufacturer
Acacia concinna can be used as an ingredient for filling into capsule or tablet form in supplement and cosmetics formulation.
For Personal Use
Acacia concinna can be used as a food and beverage ingredient. Or even supplements.
Suggested Use
- Applied in the health product field.
- Applied in the pharmaceutical field.
- Applied in the skincare and cosmetics field.
- Applied in the agricultural field
Technical Specification
| Scientific Name | Acacia concinna |
| INCI Name | Acacia concinna (Shikakai) fruit powder |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Mesh Size | 80 – 100 Mesh |
| Packaging | Plastic Bottle |
Additional Details
| Condition | New |
| Other names | Shikakai, Soap-Pod |
| CosIng functions | Hair Conditioning |
| Unofficial functions | Antibacterial agent |
| Packaging | 50 g per bottle |
| Packing Details | Packed in sealed bottles |
| Minimum Order | 1 bottle |
| Shipment | Express Parcel Service via a reliable courier |
| Lead Time | 7-30 business days, depending on quantity |
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