Soapwort Root Profile
It is also known as- Saponaria officinalis, Bouncing Bet, Latherwort, Soapberry, and Lady's Washbowl.
Soapwort is, as its name suggests, a plant with a "soapy" consistency. A member of the Clove family, soapwort is a low-growing perennial shrub with a thick tap root used in herbal medicines and for making soaps. Soapwort is native to Europe, North America, and Asia. The aerial parts of the plant are picked during the summer while the root is harvested in the fall.
As you can guess from its name, soapwort can be used as a soap. In most cases it has been used as a substitute for laundry detergent. It was also used as a treatment for jaundice during the 17th century. In modern times, it has been used as an expectorant and rheumatic. It can also be used to treat some skin conditions. Cosmetically it can be included into bath and body care products.
In traditional medicine, the roots are used to treat certain skin diseases. The roots are rich in natural surfactants which form a natural lather, producing a "soapy" water that is ideal for cleansing the skin. In cosmetics, soapwort extracts are used in make-up removers, cleansers and shampoos.
In addition the roots are used for the production of a variety of other products: cleaning chemicals, film emulsion, in the confectionary as a stabilizer of froth and as an ingredient in fire extinguishers. Saponin is also used as a whitener in the production of halva.
We currently export the soapwort roots and its extract to mainly Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Greece, Ukraine, Russia and Israel. Our soapwort roots are in the form of small pieces (crushed into small pieces ready for the final process). Hence, the yield is very high. That is why it is very much appreciated in the local and international market. It is packed in 50 kg PP bags. We hereby confirm that the soapwort roots are naturally dried and NOT processed with any chemical substance.
We assure you that we deliver the goods in natural form.
The SOAPWORT EXTRACT is in the drums of 30 kg net. The SOAPWORT extract which we produce is obtained via simply boiling the SOAPWORT ROOTS of the best quality. Our SOAPWORT extract does not include any additives or chemical substances. It is totally natural !
Main Applications for the medicine: Expectorant/Rheumatic/Anti-inflammatory
Soapwort is primarily used as an expectorant.
Cough and cold:
Soapwort is used to cause more productive coughs. It can be used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and other types of coughs.
Rheumatism:
Soapwort can be used to ease the pain of arthritis and rheumatism.
Skin:
Soapwort can be used externally to treat eczema and inflammed skin.
The primary herbal use of soapwort today is treat stuffy nose and clogged throat caused by upper respiratory infection.
The herb irritates the linings of airways just enough to encourage coughing and sneezing to clear them. It also encourages sweating that was once thought to "sweat out" a cold.
Constituents
Fiber, sugars, saponins.
Parts Used
Dried root.
Precautions
Its internal use must be administered by a professional experienced in the use of this material. If overdosed, it may cause severe stomach upset. Soapwort can become toxic.
Do not take internally unless supervised by a health care professional. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.