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Pure Shikakai Powder – Safoof-e-Shikakai (سفوفِ شیکاکئی)

Struggling with dry, damaged hair roots, a flat look, or an itchy scalp? Looking for the raw, nutrient-rich power of authentic Unani Safoof-e-Shikakai without cheap pansaar fillers, soil dust, or chemical bleaches?

Scientific Name: Acacia concinna
Unani Name: Safoof-e-Shikakai / شیکاکئی / سفوفِ شیکاکئی
Ayurvedic Name: Shikakai

Herby Factor premium Shikakai Powder, traditionally known in Pakistan as Safoof-e-Shikakai, is carefully curated for exceptional purity and hair-nourishing strength. This legendary botanical hair cleanser is ground from sun-dried, wild-harvested pods into an ultra-fine, easy-to-mix powder. Naturally rich in gentle plant saponins, essential vitamins, and micronutrients, our Shikakai helps strengthen weak hair roots, comforts a dry scalp (Sikri), and promotes a soft, voluminous, and glossy hair appearance from the roots.

The Herby Factor Purity Difference: Sourcing clean Shikakai requires extreme care. Wild-harvested pods are typically dried in open-air wholesale markets right next to busy roads, absorbing toxic car exhaust, black soot, and lead dust. To hide bad spots, prevent mold, and make old crops look clean and dark, dealers bleach them using toxic sulfur dioxide (chemical fumigation) and grind them with starchy fillers. Herby Factor guarantees 100% pure, unbleached Shikakai with 0% chemical sulfur bleaches, zero added starches, and zero preservatives. Our pods undergo thorough clean-air washing and triple-sifting before being cold-milled, delivering the uncompromised strength of genuine botanical medicine.

The Ritual: Experience a moment of traditional hair care. Mix a spoonful of our pure Shikakai Powder into warm water, feel its rich, earthy texture, and let the traditional soap-free properties cleanse your scalp, strengthen your roots, and restore your hair’s natural, healthy bounce.