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sapona

Common soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves and roots

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Astringent. Seboregulating. Anti-hair loss. Purifying. Antiseptic. Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive and/or irritated skin and scalps.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Diuretic. Depurative. Expectorant.

Curiosities

Curiosities

It was widely known since Arab doctors used in therapies against leprosy.