Natural care from ancestral traditions

Thanks to its plant richness, Sidr is used to soothe sensitive scalps, delicately purify the skin and strengthen the hair without damaging the hair fiber.

Description

Dried leaves, roughly cut, olive green to grayish green in color, mild, slightly sweet herbaceous odor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Jujube, Sidr
• Latin name: Ziziphus ziziphus (syn. Ziziphus lotus )
• Family: Rhamnaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: North Africa, Middle East, Asia
• English name: Sidr leaves
• Name in German: Sidrblätter
• Name in Spanish: Hojas de sidr
• Name in Italian: Foglie di sidr
• Name in Arabic: أوراق السدر

Main virtues

Gentle natural purifier for skin and hair, traditionally used to soothe, tone and strengthen hair tissue.

Main constituents

Natural saponins, mucilages, flavonoids, tannins.

Traditional use and dosage

• Hair macerate: Infuse the cut leaves in hot water, filter, and use as a final hair rinse.
• Treatment paste: Rehydrate crushed or ground leaves into a paste for a purifying and revitalizing hair mask.
• Body care: Gentle decoction used as a natural tonic lotion for sensitive skin.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Recommended for external use mainly.
• Keep out of reach of children and store away from moisture.
• Do a preliminary skin test if you have very sensitive skin.

History and origin

A highly respected tree in Eastern and African traditions, the jujube tree is a symbol of purity and natural protection. Its leaves are mentioned in many ancient texts for their cosmetic and purifying uses, which are gentle on the skin and hair.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: dry, cool place, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• References to traditional oriental herbal medicine

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