Herb · Europe

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

HerbEuropeLow potency

Traditional Uses

Saponin cleanserAnti-inflammatoryTraditionally used for chesty coughsSkin healer

Traditionally used for

skin issues eczema acne dandruff respiratory

Traditionally prepared as

Use as external wash for skin conditions.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Avoid ingesting in large amounts.

Check interactions with your medications

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