Sidr
English
Name
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Lote tree
leaves;
Lotus leaves
(not the lotus flowers that grow in water);
Jujube
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Other Names
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Sidr
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Scientific
Name
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Zizyphus
Spina-Christi
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Description
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Green leaves
ground into powder
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Properties
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Natural
cleansing agent like soap
(Contains saponins,
tannins, anti-bacterial agents and alkaloids) Note: some people who are
allergic to latex may have similar reactions to the sidr alkaloids so seek
advice first before using)
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Medicinal
Uses
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Cleanse skin and
hair
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Fragrance
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Smells like
wet grass
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Methods of
using
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Sidr for
hair and body:
Add 1
tablespoon of powdered sidr to approximately 1 cup of warm water. Mix it
vigorously with your fingers to make it frothy and like soap suds. Wash your
hair with it, leave on for a few minutes while washing the rest of your body,
then rinse out completely.
A day after
hair has been washed with sidr it will be shiny and full of volume!
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Customers are advised to do a test patch on the skin and a strand test before applying any products. We will not be held responsible for undesired results from products that we sell. Our website provides information only and does not replace the need to consult with your health care professional for specific relevant advice on using products.
