Have you heard of shikakai and its benefits for hair? Shikakai, scientifically known as Acacia concinna, is a shrub-like tree widespread in Central India. Acacia concinna (Leguminosae) is a climbing shrub with dark brown pods that are rectilinear in form, bipinnate leaves, and pink flowers. It is most commonly found in the tropical woodlands of the Indian subcontinent. Shikakai, also known as Shika in Tamil, Seekaaya in Telugu, and Soap pod in English, is a potent ayurvedic plant ...