Soap Nuts
Soap Nuts ( Reetha )
Soap nuts are originally found in the Himalayas. The soap nut, which is actually a berry, forms a hard shell when dry that resembles a nut, hence the name. The berry shells contain saponin, a natural surfactant that is released when the shell absorbs water. Considered a natural detergent, soap nuts have become a popular environmentally friendly.
USES
Soap nuts can be used for anything you would normally use detergent for, such as washing the car , clothing or dishes. They can also be used as a for shampoos
Benefits of Soap nuts
• Heals Psoriasis and Eczema. ...
• Stops hair fall. ...
• Prevents Dandruff.
Directions of use:
- Just take a bunch , tie it in a small cloth bag or stuff it in a sock and throw it with the laundry.
- You can take a bunch and boil it with water, sieve it
o Use it to wash the dishes
o You can mix it with vinegar and use it to clean surfaces
o You can whisk it ( better to use electric beater )to create a thick rich foam to be used in the shower for hair and skin.