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Common Name: SOAPWORT
Scientific Name: Saponaria officinalis
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Description:
  • Perennial
  • Pink/white flowers
  • Full sun or semi-shade
Parts Used:
  • Leaves and flowers
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:
  • Anti-inflammatory for dry, itchy skin conditions
  • Eczema, rashes, allergy, insect bites, sunburn, nappy rash, sensitive skin
  • Hair shampoo - oily/dry hair
Other Uses:
  • Insect Repellent:
  • Use in garden spray: aphids, ants, flies. Etc
  • Boil a lather to lift grease and dirt
  • Good cleaning product for delicate silk garments, upholstery, tapestries

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