Asda groceries direct to your door. Delivery from £3.GIFT OF NATURE. Shikakai means "fruit for the hair" It is derived from the pod-like fruit of the Acacia Cocinna tree grown in the warm, dry plains of central India. For centuries people in India have used Shikakai powder to cleanse their hair, due to its naturally low PH. This natural, mild hair cleanser promotes healthier hair as it does not excessively strip the hair of natural oils. Shikakai Powder has the following advantages: Provides new life to hair strands, Strengthens hair roots, Clears the signs of dandruff. Health & Beauty > Hair Care > Ethnic Hair Care