Common Name: |
Shikakai Powder |
Botanical Name: |
Senegalia Rugata |
Family: |
Fabaceae |
Plant Parts Used: |
Dried Seed Pods |
Form: |
Powder |
Color & Appearance: |
Brownish Colored Powder * (due to the nature of natural ingredients, color may slightly vary) |
Mesh Size: |
60 ~ 80 mesh |
Certifications: |
USDA, EU, Kosher |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Product Applications: |
Cosmetics |
Product Offerings: |
Shikakai Powder, Dried Shikakai Pods |
Shikakai Powder: Overview
Senegalia Rugata, commonly known in India by the Tamil-derived name Shikakai, is a spiny climbing shrub native to China and tropical Asia, common in the warm plains of central and south India. It is renowned as a raw material for shampoo, and the leaves and young shoots are often eaten. Archaeobotanical evidence shows its use for hair care in the pre-Harrapan levels of Banawali, some 4500–4300 years ago.
Absolutely - This product is 100% natural and derived from plants. No animal-derived products are used in this, making it the perfect product for vegetarians and vegans.
We hold ourselves to rigorous farming standards - it’s not necessarily cheaper or easier, but it’s what’s right. Majority of our nutrient rich products are grown in our own organic farms under strict USDA guidelines, which enables full control over consistency and quality.
Every Batch is Tested.
Our standards are rigorous and thorough. We test every single batch of our botanicals through a third-party lab to ensure that the products you receive are the highest quality available, without pesticides or heavy metals.
Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium are tested for every batch that we produce. We also ensure that our product complies with the California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
Absolutely - Yes. All the powders we produce, are processed using steam sterilization method and complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Consumption of products containing E.coli & Salmonella may pose health issues like stomach cramps, abdominal pains, nausea, etc. All of our products are 100% free of E.coli & Salmonella.
All of our powders complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Total Plate Count - NMT 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold - NMT 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms - NMT 100 cfu/g
E.Coli - Absent
Salmonella - Absent
Staphylococcus aureus - Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Absent
We strive to ship all the orders within 5 business days.
Box dimensions: 17"L x 17"W x 12"H
Pallet dimensions: 48"L x 40"W x 62"H
Our pricing is all FOB, shipping will be charged during checkout or you can pick-up your product from our warehouses.
Let us do the heavy lifting! We offer competitive shipping rates to the contiguous United States & Canada. Depending on your total order weight, you will have the option to select from the following shipping methods.
Ground Shipping (add your product to the cart to get a live rate)
Less-Than-Truckload Freight for orders over 150 pounds.
Full-Truckload Freight for orders over 19,000 pounds.