Soapwort

The plant is native to Europe and Asia, and has been naturalized in North America. Worldwide, soapwort is now a popular garden plant, but commercial cultivation takes place mainly in China, Iran and Turkey. Drug imports also originate from these countries. Herbal medicine use In herbal medicine, the dried roots and rhizomes of the plant … Soapwort

Saponins

Effects Expectorating Secretolytic Anti-edematous Antiphlogistic Antiulcerogenic Adaptogenic, stimulation of the ability to learn Properties The properties and effects apply to each representative differently. Optically active Hemolytic: dissolve red blood cells Antimicrobial Taste scratchy Irritating, are injected tissue damaging Indications Cough with viscous mucus formation, catarrh. Tonic, geriatric (ginseng). Ulcer (licorice) Chronic venous insufficiency (horse chestnut) … Saponins