Soap Nut Powder / Reetha

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Sapindales

Family: Sapindaceae

Scientific Name: Sapindus

Soapnut is also known as Indian soapberries, it is incredibly popular in recent years for various reasons. In Ayurveda, it is mostly used as a hair care ingredient.

When it contacts with water, it produces mild suds and its benefits are not only limited to hair. It is also used to clean the jewelry and impart a shine to them.

Soapnut is also used to maintain overall skin health. It is rich in saponin that makes the hair shiny, healthy, and lustrous. The soapy texture of the soapnut helps to clean the hair by absorbing the enrichment.

Health Benefits

• Soapnut has natural conditioning properties that help to moisturize the skin, so it helps to prevent the dryness of the skin.
• Soapnut helps to get rid of blackheads and stubborn pimples.
• Soapnut is one of the natural products that help to treat various skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, etc.
• Due to the antimicrobial properties of soapnut, it helps to cure bacterial and other scalp infections.
• Due to its emetic, tonic, anthelmintic, and astringent properties, it is good for asthma patients.