Reetha, scientifically known as Sapindus mukorossi, is a large deciduous tree of the Sapindaceae family. It is commonly Reetha, scientifically known as Sapindus mukorossi, is a large deciduous tree of the Sapindaceae family. It is commonly known by many names like soapberry, soapnut, washnut, aritha, dodan, and dodani. In countries like Japan and China, Reetha has been used for centuries. In Japan, it has been used as a life-prolonging pericarp (the part of a fruit enclosing the seeds) and in China as a fruit for managing illnesses. The plant is well known for its folk traditional values. Reetha is found in the hilly regions of the Himalayas in India. The fruit of Reetha has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for decades. Reetha is a popular ingredient of many Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers.
HAIR BENEFITS OF ARITHA POWDER
- Boost hair growth- Reetha powder comes with many natural hair tonics ingredients that ensure good hair growth. Reetha powder helps give thick and bouncy hair. In fact, experts recommend aritha powder remedies for strengthening the hair and preventing hair fall.
- Reduces Dandruff-Aritha powder is a popular anti-dandruff cure. It helps to make dry hair smooth and soft. When used as a paste, aritha powder also helps to strengthen the hair roots and prevent hair fall.
- Prevents dryness of scalp- Aritha powder is rich in minerals and vitamins that help heal the dry scalp. Vitamin A, D, E, and K help to make hair shiny and smooth. Aritha helps to moisturize the core of the scalp. When used with shikakai powder, aritha powder helps to ‘cool’ the scalp.
- Conditions the hair- Aritha powder is an ideal hair conditioner as it has all the necessary nutrients to ensure healthy hair. When used with henna powder, aritha powder helps to condition the hair and give it a natural temporary colour.
SKIN BENEFITS OF ARITHA POWDER
- Relief from skin itching- Dry skin, cyst formation or sweating are some of the causes of itching. Aritha powder, when used in a specific remedy helps heal this by getting into the skin and healing it.
- Works as a cleanser- For a natural, youthful look, Aritha powder can be used to cleanse the skin instead of soap.
- Removes pimples and blackheads- Experts always recommend using Aritha to get rid of pimples and dark spots. Depending on the condition of the skin, Ayurveda experts suggest using homemade skin packs with Aritha as the main ingredient.
- Heals skin illnesses- Aritha powder is a 100% natural remedy to heal skin problems like eczema, psoriasis and so on.
POPULAR HOME REMEDIES USING ARITHA POWDER
- Cleansing the skin: Mix one teaspoon of aritha powder with some rose water and massage it gently to the skin. Use this remedy 1-2 times a day for complete cleansing of skin.
- For silky and healthy hair: Mix reetha, shikakai and amla powder in a bowl with some water to form a paste. Apply this to your hair and let it sit for 5-6 hours. Then rinse thoroughly with tap water. For healthy and dandruff-free hair, you can use this remedy 1-2 times a week.
- For stimulating hair growth: Mix 1-2 teaspoons of amla and aritha powder in a bowl and add some water to it to make a paste. Apply this on your hair and scalp. After 4-5 hours, you can then wash this thoroughly with tap water.
- For relieving skin itching: Add 2-3 glasses of water to 1-2 teaspoons of aritha powder. Boil this till the water reduces to half. Use this water as a body wash to tackle skin itching.
Kerala Naturals Aritha powder is 100% pure and natural. Regular use of this powder helps to reduce dandruff and maintains scalps pH balance. Thus acts as a natural cleanser without eliminating natural oils from scalp.
