Plant description

A species of a perennial plant belonging to the clove family. The natural area of its occurrence is Europe, Asia and North Africa, but the plant has also spread to other parts of the world.

Properties

- contains saponins, glycosides, carbohydrates, mineral salts

- has an expectorant effect, stimulates the activity of the stomach and pancreas, choleretic

- neutralizes cholesterol

- facilitates the absorption of compounds that are difficult to absorb by the body (eg iron, calcium salts)

- used in bronchitis and tracheitis, with coughing

!!! CAUTION It must be used under the supervision of a physician.

Decoction of soapwort foams freely and with its properties exceeds soaps, because it does not damage the skin and does not cause allergies in people allergic to soap, formerly used especially for washing silk and other delicate fabrics, such as lace.