Shikakai :
Research:
1. Anti fungal activity – A study conducted to evaluate the activity of different plant extract against the dandruff causing organism Malassezia furfur have proved promising anti-fungal activity of Lemon, Amla, Shikakai and Hennna against Malassezia furfur when compared with the marketed anti-dandruff shampoos.
2. Anti microbial activity – A study done to prove anti microbial activity of shikakai have concluded its promising activity against the bacterial and fungul caused disease.
3. Antibacterial and Anthelimentic Activities – A study proved the significant antibacterial effect of aqueous extract of the leaves of Acacia concinna against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. The aqueous extract of Acacia concinna also showed significant anthelimentic activity.
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