Packaging: 50g (or 500g & 1kg) containing Soapwort Root (Tsoueni Radix).
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Other Names: Halvadoriza, Soapwort, Saponaria, & Saponariae radix

Soapwort is a herb native to Asia, with about 25 species. Its leaves, when rubbed with water, produce foam, and it was historically used for washing fabrics and carpets, which is why it is also known as soapwort. The powder of its root is off-white, dense in texture, and has a neutral smell. It is also referred to as strouthion and halvadoriza, as it is added as an ingredient in halvah, giving the white candy created before kneading the halvah elasticity and a chewy texture.

Historically, it has been used both internally and externally to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, boils, and acne.

The herb's roots contain saponins, which are hormone-like substances. Notably, the rhizome contains the saponin saporubin, which upon hydrolysis yields gypsumgenin.

Both the Latin and common names of the plant indicate its traditional use in washing. It was valuable in the textile trade for washing clothes.

Origin: India

Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place (5°C – 15°C)

Preparation:
1 teaspoon of ground Soapwort Root (or a small pinch of uncrushed) is added to a container with 1 cup of water, boiled for 5–10 minutes, and then strained before drinking.