Soapwort
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The soapwort, scientifically called Saponaria Officinalis, is a perpetual plant, which is popularly known as the bouncing betty. Soapwort can be also found as latherewort, a name which is derived from the herb's distinguished feature to produce lather like a soap. The herb is very rich in saponins, which are nature's cleansing agents and hence soapwort is widely used to aid the body in flushing out toxins.

The early Europian settlers brought soapwort along in America, and used the herb to wash virtually everything, ranging from fine fabric like handmade lace to utensils made from tin or alloys. Employees of the New England textile used the soapwort for cleaning, as well as thickening freshly women cloth in a method called 'fulling'. Due to this, the plant has also come to be known as fuller's herb.

Soapwort is indigenous to temperate climates, in Europe, Asia and North America. The plant grows in the open forested regions as well as the sides of the railway tracks.

Boiling the soapwort in water, yields a type of soap, which is a mild cleaner that is especially used to clean delicate fabrics that may be damaged when they are washed with present-day synthetic soaps. Use of this soap brings a shine to the fabrics.

Medicinal Applications:

Soapwort has found medicinal application in the cases of bronchitis and other upper respiratory tract issues. It is an excellent expectorant and is great for alleviating coughs and even asthma.

Soapwort has been oftentimes applied directly to the skin to treat poison ivy infections, acne, psoriasis, eczema and boils.

The herb has also found therapeutic application in treating rheumatic and arthritic pain.

The entire plant possesses alternative, gentle diuretic, diaphoretic, chalogogue, antiscrophulatic, depurative, expectorant, tonic, laxative and sternutatory properties.

Soapwort has been proven effective in treating jauntice or other visceral obstructions.

Recent research has indicated that soapwort can be used against a type of cancer called Walker Carcinoma, and acts as a cytotoxic.

Safety Profile:

Soapwort, although helpful, should not be used for more than two weeks. Excessive use of soapwort not only devastates the red blood cells, but also paralyzes the vasomotor center. It may also cause stomach irritation, nausea and vomiting. Stomach and intestinal disorders such as ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease can make these conditions worsε.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.