What are Soapnuts?

The scientific name for Soapnuts is Sapindus Trifoliatus or Sapindus Mukorossi (depending on where it is grown). It is also known as Soapnuts/Soapberries in the West, Reetha by Indians and Lerak by the Indonesians, these are actually small berries that grow on soapnut trees which can be found in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Indonesia. Once the berries have ripened, they are gathered by hand, sun -dried and have their seeds taken out.Also known as Soapnuts/Soapberries in the West, Ritha by the Indians and Lerak by the Indonesians, these are actually small berries that grow on soapnut trees which can be found in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Indonesia. Once the berries have ripened, they are gathered by hand, sun -dried and have their seeds taken out.

The scientific name for Soapnuts is Sapindus Trifoliatus or Sapindus Mukorossi (depending on where it is grown). It is also known as Soapnuts/Soapberries in the West, Reetha by Indians and Lerak by the Indonesians, these are actually small berries that grow on soapnut trees which can be found in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Indonesia. Once the berries have ripened, they are gathered by hand, sun -dried and have their seeds taken out.Also known as Soapnuts/Soapberries in the West, Ritha by the Indians and Lerak by the Indonesians, these are actually small berries that grow on soapnut trees which can be found in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Indonesia. Once the berries have ripened, they are gathered by hand, sun -dried and have their seeds taken out.For centuries, traditional societies have been using soapnuts to wash almost everything from hair to clothes and even to polish precious metals. Soapnuts are among the list of herbs and minerals in Ayurveda. They are a popular ingredient in Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers. They are used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for eczema, psoriasis, and for removing freckles. Soapnuts have gentle insecticidal properties and are traditionally used for removing lice from the scalp.

Soapnuts contain saponin, a natural cleaning agent which is released when the soapnuts are wet. It is the saponin that has the ability to wash and clean a wide range of items from laundry to the dishes. Saponin can effectively replace chemical detergents and commercial soaps that are currently found in today's markets.

Using soapnuts to wash and clean is simply a wonderful way to maintain an eco-friendly and green lifestyle, but more importantly to reduce the use of harsh chemical agents which can harm our environment. Now we can wash and clean all we want without harming Mother Nature. It can be made into a totally natural and eco-friendly mult-purpose cleaner for today’s household washing and cleaning needs. It's great for a wide range of washing and cleaning purposes as well as being gentle to the environment.