In Sanskrit, Shikakai is known as “Satala.” Its synonyms include “Virala,” “Sari,” “Tatphala,” “Charmasahva,” Dipta, and “Bahu phena” (extremely foam-producing_ and “Phena” (foam generating).Shikakai has Tikta and Kashaya rasa (bitter and astringent taste), katu vipaka (pungent after digestion), cold in veerya (potency), and laghu, according to the Madanapala nighantu text (light).
