tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post8336239400600086906..comments2024-03-29T03:07:56.048+00:00Comments on THE NATURAL HAVEN: Ayurveda - Shikakai as a shampooJchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-86366243032039775982014-09-12T03:57:16.933+01:002014-09-12T03:57:16.933+01:00Likely because that's what was native to them....Likely because that's what was native to them. Soapwort doesn't grow natively in India, ya know?<br /><br />Doesn't mean other stuff won't work. But everything in Ayurveda will, of course, be focused on stuff they had available to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-25216306639994964262013-02-02T10:21:41.441+00:002013-02-02T10:21:41.441+00:00many of the plants having saponin glycoside in it,...many of the plants having saponin glycoside in it, then why ayurveda has choosen only shikakai and aritha for the cleansing purpose.binynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-58513296476936640782013-01-08T14:14:31.198+00:002013-01-08T14:14:31.198+00:00i know this is a VERY old post but i was researchi...i know this is a VERY old post but i was researching PH value of Shikaikai and found your post. Also found this post where someone did a PH test for shikaikai..hope this helps :)<br /><br />http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/archive/index.php/t-22888.html<br /><br />happy new yearalotedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293074684237435820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-49259425982130666692010-07-22T14:06:33.345+01:002010-07-22T14:06:33.345+01:00Yvonne - Well sapoonins behave like soap. Soap der...Yvonne - Well sapoonins behave like soap. Soap derives its effect from surfactants. Saponins do not have the same chemical composition as surfactants but do behave in a similar way - i,e able to remove oils and create foam. So strictly speaking saponins are not exactly soap but behave like soap.<br /><br />I think hard water makes soap and shampoo difficult to use. I would consider a water filter.Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-82212995713675367092010-07-22T11:09:38.103+01:002010-07-22T11:09:38.103+01:00What do you mean when you say 'Saponins are so...What do you mean when you say 'Saponins are soap-like'? Does this mean it wouldn't be a good idea to use a Shikakai shampoo in combination with hard water?<br />I am toying with the idea to try some of the Khadi products.Yvonnehttp://www.cubelixashairyjourney.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-33370306599726566732010-05-04T21:33:47.248+01:002010-05-04T21:33:47.248+01:00i see this tree all the time and didnt know that i...i see this tree all the time and didnt know that its good for something, its interesting just how useful it is... thanks for the informationShannie (akaSolidice242)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03294011527275334441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-17020476273356283032010-05-04T20:17:18.766+01:002010-05-04T20:17:18.766+01:00Thanks Amina :)Thanks Amina :)Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-32013111851238069562010-05-04T17:38:18.545+01:002010-05-04T17:38:18.545+01:00I used to make hair teas with ayurvedic powders th...I used to make hair teas with ayurvedic powders then got so lazy..LOL<br />the longer I stay natural, the more lazy I become.<br /> I just make sure to get a few products that have ayurvedic ingredients...great post as usual!Aminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706836513100830763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-35670279878468385252010-04-30T15:32:01.459+01:002010-04-30T15:32:01.459+01:00True Ruth, alkaloids do tend to be alkaline on the...True Ruth, alkaloids do tend to be alkaline on their own. However coffee which is slightly acidic actually contains caffeine which is an alkaloid. Therefore even if a substance contains an alkaline component it may not be overall alkaline. <br /><br />I did read various anecdotal statements that say shikakai has a low pH but none of the websites actually quoted a number or a source. Hopefully someone will have some and will test it for us!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-392192310249047902010-04-30T14:33:23.780+01:002010-04-30T14:33:23.780+01:00Alkaloids sound suspiciously like.... alkaline. M...Alkaloids sound suspiciously like.... alkaline. Might it have something to do with pH balance inclined toward alkalinity? Hmmmm...I think I've seen this in stores on the island, so I'll wait for the results to come in. :)R.M. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333579626896444792noreply@blogger.com