🍃 CASSIA – Cassia obovata (also known as Senna italica)

Origin: Africa and tropical regions.
Main compounds: Chrysophanol, emodin, linoleic acid, and phenolic compounds.

Hair benefits:
• Known as “neutral henna,” it strengthens and thickens the hair strand without adding pigment.
• Improves hair structure by coating the shaft with a natural protective layer.
• Adds shine, elasticity, and helps reduce frizz.

Scientific evidence:
Cassia obovata contains natural anthraquinones with antifungal and conditioning properties.
Studies published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2010) confirm its ability to reduce the proliferation of microorganisms that affect the scalp, such as Malassezia furfur.