Shikakai

Botanical name - Acacia concinna
Family-leguminosae

A spreading shrub with thorns found commonly in Deccan planes. The decoction of pods when used as hair wash removes dandruff kills lice and promotes hair growth. Cream made using extract of pod and coconut oil can cure skin diseases. Decoction of pods used in skin diseases. Ointment of pods used as hair wash for killing lice, removing dandruff and to promote hair growth.