Ambunu Leaves from Chad (Natural Hair Detangler & Conditioner)

Description Ambunu is a traditional Chadian plant used for herbal hair-care.  It’s also commonly used in other parts of Africa, especially the Normadic regions. Ambunu is a natural hair shampoo, conditioner and detangler that has a lot of slip. Ambunu has been used for ages by nomadic women in Chad and other parts of Africa, and has become widely used around the World. INCI Name: Ceratotheca Sesamoides Other Names: False Sesame Shelf Life: 24 Months (more, if properly stored). Storage: Store in a cool, dry and dark place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. *SHIPPING NOTE: Please note: Shipping rates for this item are based on volumetric weight (size-based pricing) to accurately reflect packaging and handling requirements. Shippers apply Volumetric Weight/ dimension based weight on voluminous/ bulky products such as Ambunu Leaves. Ambunu Properties and Benefits: Cleansing Properties: Cleanses the hair and scalp, due to its Saponin content. Great Slip: When soaked in water, Ambunu leaves have a great slip that helps detangles even stubborn or matted/ tangled hair; Conditioning Properties: Ambunu has traditionally been used to conditions the hair naturally; Curl defining property: Ambunu leaves defines the curls Hydrating Property: Ambunu moisturizes dry hair to leave it hydrated.   Ambunu Uses: Ambunu Leaves mixed with water is used to easily detangle hair after taking out braids (Ambunu has a lot of slip); Used in-between washes as a pre-poo treatment to refresh the hair; A no-soap/ soapless shampoo that does not strip the hair dry (Ambunu Leaves the hair refreshed and moisturized). Leaves dry hair hydrated and softer; An Effective Detangler: Amblunu is great at untangling tangled and matted hair, leaving it softer and maneageable.   Other Uses of Ambunu Leaves: Can be infused with an oil to make Ambunu Hair Oil, which can be used as-is or added to other hair products; Can be added as an ingredient to formulate a conditioning hair product, shampoo or cream.   Ambunu Leaves Uses and Benefits Natural Herbal Hair Shampoo: Ambunu has cleansing properties due to its Saponin contents. It’s a soap-free shampoo. The cleansing Saponin is released when dry Ambunu leaves are mixed with warm/ hot water. Natural Hair Detangler: Ambunu makes hair softer and easy-to-comb. The leaves have a lot of slip and so easily detangles even the toughest and difficult-to-comb African 4C hair. Ambunu easily loosens tangles and knots in hair. Hair Moisturizer and Fizz Buster: Ambunu leaves have moisturising properties, and it cleanses hair of dirt and excess oil without drying the hair. Ambunu hydrates the hair and relieves dry scalp. Curl Definer: Ambunu-water mix helps defines curls Relieves Itchy Scalp due to its anti-inflammatory properties Adds Sheen: Ambunu adds lustre and sheen to the hair Prevents Hair Breakage: Strengthens the hair to prevent shedding and loss of hair How to Use Ambunu Leaves Detangling Herbal Hair Shampoo and Deep Conditioner Add  about 1 tablespoon of dry Ambunu leaves into a bowl Add some hot water (about a litre) to the leaves and stir with a spoon Leave it for about 10 minutes, or until the water becomes slippery (it should draw like Okro) Strain the liquid or apply it as-is (don’t worry, the leaves easily come off when you comb) Now, put the Ambunu-water mix on your hair, working in sections. Then detangle the hair with a comb or brush. [HINT: It’s easier to first put the Ambunu water in a spray bottle or any bottle with an applicator tip and apply] You can leave it on (as a leave-in conditioner) or rinse the hair. *Any leftover soaked Ambunu Leaves can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.  Watch the video below to see how to use Ambunu and the effects of Ambunu on African 4C hair type. *NOTE: Packaging may vary. NOTE FROM OUR SHIPPERS: Shipping for this product is calculated based on volumetric weight (size-based pricing) which may differ from the actual weight of the product. ‎For voluminous items like this, shippers determine shipping costs by the package’s size and dimensions rather than just its physical weight, ensuring fair pricing for bulky or lightweight items.