Topic started by Daffodil (@ cache-ntc-ab08.proxy.aol.com) on Wed Feb 4 14:08:22 EST 2004.
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hello everyone
"antuvaalada kayi "(so called in kannada) is the best home remedy for even the most stubborn dandruff.I had tried all the supermarket stuff and all the herbal remedies for dandruff, but in vain.Fortunately enough, I found this miraculous remedy and tried it.Now I am completely clear of dandruff .So I wanted to share this little success story with all those who r looking for a "fail-proof dandruff solution" .
Also can anyone tell me what is the english and botanical name for "antuvaalada kayi"?
Ur response will be greatly appreciated.

Responses:

• From: Geetha (@ hse-mtl-ppp68319.qc.sympatico.ca) on: Mon Feb 9 12:01:35 EST 2004
  
  hi,
  
  that sounds really great. i have been plagued by dandruff for a while now. but what is antuvaalada kayi...what does it look like..do you know its equvivalents in telugu or hindi. More Info on this would help me find something similar where i live
  
  Thanks
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ 206.70.243.251) on: Mon Feb 9 16:18:54 EST 2004
  
  HI,
  My husban suffers from dandruff and also his hair is very weak. I am not sure if that is due to dandruff. Every time I do a massage a very large amount of hair drops.
  If anyone can suggest any remedy, it would be helpful.
  I would like to know what to do stop the hair fall especially.
  
  
• From: daffodil (@ cache-ntc-ad02.proxy.aol.com) on: Tue Feb 10 18:15:27 EST 2004
  
  hi aarthi
  Massaging the scalp with Brahmi oil or Bhringaraj oil at bedtime will prevent hair loss.this is a popular ayurvedic regimen for hair maintenance.
  
  
• From: daffodil (@ cache-ntc-ad02.proxy.aol.com) on: Tue Feb 10 18:26:33 EST 2004
  
  hi geetha
  i am also searching for its equivalent names in english and hindi.i will inform u when i find it!
  there is one more use of antuvaalada kayi .its foam is used in washing costly silk sarees (because detergents will take away the lustre of the saree)
  
  
• From: Idiappam (@ cm217.gamma244.maxonline.com.sg) on: Sat Feb 14 09:54:25 EST 2004
  
  I don't know Kannadam! But the name 'Antawala' (not antuvaalada) in Kannadam had one hit in my database! I assume 'antawala' and 'antuvaalada' are the same. Tell me if they are different. So here go:
  
  Tamil: pUvankottai, ponnAnkotai
  Telegu: Kunkutikaya
  Kannada: Kugatemara, Kugatekaaye, antawala
  Malayaalam: Urunci, Uruvanci
  Hindi: Ritta
  Sanskrit: Phenilah, Aristakah
  English Common Name: Soapnut (tree)
  
  Botanical name: Sapindus laurifolia Vahl. (syn: Sapindus trifoliata Linn) Family: Sapindaceae
  (other synonyms are used in different regions)
  
  More information:
  http://botanical.com/site/column_poudhia/163_reetha.html
  
  google images for 'sapindus' for pictures!
  
  
  
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ hse-mtl-ppp68319.qc.sympatico.ca) on: Mon Feb 16 14:05:10 EST 2004
  
  Hi Idiappam,
  
  Thanks a lot for the info. I hope this is what Daffodil is talking about.
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ hse-mtl-ppp68319.qc.sympatico.ca) on: Mon Feb 16 14:11:06 EST 2004
  
  Hi Daffodil
  
  Are you referring to the small marble sized hard coated shells with seeds in them. They need to be separated from the seeds and soaked overnight and then boiled and used to rinse the hair. This is what Idiappam is talking about. I used to use this a few years back, but it would leave my hair very dry.
  
  Unfortunately, I dont know if I can find it here where I live. I am Toronto based. If you have any idea ,please let me know
  
  
• From: Daffodil (@ cache-ntc-ad02.proxy.aol.com) on: Tue Feb 17 18:18:55 EST 2004
  
  Thanks Idiappam for the information.'Antawala' and 'antuvalada kayi' r same.
  
  
• From: daffodil (@ cache-ntc-ad02.proxy.aol.com) on: Tue Feb 17 18:52:28 EST 2004
  
  Hi Geetha
  Ur description of "antawalada kayi" is correct.
  I think u can find it as powder(Aritha) or whole nuts in Indian Grocery stores.
  
  
• From: sneha (@ ool-43515088.dyn.optonline.net) on: Tue Feb 17 19:31:27 EST 2004
  
  its good, my dad always buy this antuvalada kayi from bangalore and we grind it with seeyakkai,its like shampoo.one more thing there is green seeyakkai in bangalore ,its also good but sticky.
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ hse-mtl-ppp68319.qc.sympatico.ca) on: Wed Feb 18 11:36:00 EST 2004
  
  Hi Daffodil,
  
  Thanks for the info. I shall look around for Aritha when I go to the Indian stores next
  
  

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