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Soapwort

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An annual herb, the seeds of which contain saponins; it is analgesic, astringent, expectorant, laxative, and a secretagogue. It has been used for abscesses, chronic cough, headaches, menstrual disorders, paraesthesias, poor lactation in nursing mothers, and strokes

soapwort
saponariaofficinalis.


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I will start with one that has caused me considerable frustration and unnecessary hard work over the last 15 years or more and that is Saponaria officinalis, the soapwort.
com ): Botanicals like antiseptic peppermint, astringent Lady's Mantle, lathering soapwort, and cleansing lemongrass, plus vitamins A, D, and E keep skin healthy and smooth.
Organic Saponins or glycosides such as Yucca and Soapwort are found naturally; when mixed with water they foam up so are used for products such as shampoos and shaving foams to make them lather.
 
 
 
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