Description
Soapnut is primarily known as Reetha or Aritha in Hindi, and is a natural, saponin-rich, eco-friendly cleaner widely used in India for hair and skin. It is a traditional Ayurvedic herb.
Common Indian Regional Names:
- Hindi: Reetha, Aritha, Phenil
- Tamil: Boondi Kottai, Puvanti, Punthi
- Telugu: Kunkudukai, Kunkum Chettu
- Malayalam: Pasakkottamaram, Cavakkaay
- Kannada: Antuvala kayi, Norekaayi
- Marathi: Rinthi, Phenil
- Bengali: Ritha
- Gujarati: Arithi, Aritho
- Sanskrit: Arishtak, Phenila
It is also known as “washnut” or “soapberry”.
Soapnuts (Reetha) are natural cleansers used for laundry, hair care (shampoo, dandruff control, shine), skin care (body wash, infections), and household cleaning (dishes, floors, jewelry, cars) due to their saponin content, offering a mild, eco-friendly, biodegradable alternative to synthetic detergents, also used in traditional medicine and as organic pest control.
Hair & Skin Care
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- Shampoo/Hair Cleanser: Boil shells to create a liquid shampoo that cleanses, adds shine, and helps with dandruff and lice.
- Body Wash: Use the liquid for a natural, gentle body wash, great for sensitive skin.
- Skin Issues
Helps with eczema, psoriasis, and pimples due to antimicrobial properties
- Moisturizer: Keeps skin hydrated, preventing dryness
Household Cleaning
- Laundry: Place nuts in a bag in the washer for a natural detergent, gentle on delicate fabrics and baby clothes.
- All-Purpose Cleaner: Use the liquid for floors, windows, bathrooms, and even cars.
- Dish Soap: Soak shells in warm water to create a grease-cutting dishwashing liquid.
- Jewelry Cleaner: Soak gold and other jewelry to clean and restore shine.
Other Uses
- Pest Control: Acts as an organic pesticide and insect repellent.
- Wound Cleanser: Can be used to clean wounds.
- Traditional Medicine: An ingredient in Ayurvedic remedies for asthma, epilepsy, and joint pain.
பூந்திக்கொட்டை, இயற்கையான ஒரு சுத்தப்படுத்தும் பொருளாகும், இது தலைமுடி மற்றும் சருமத்திற்கு நன்மை பயக்கும். இது இயற்கையான சவர்க்காரமாக செயல்படுகிறது, முடி மற்றும் சருமத்தை மென்மையாகவும், பளபளப்பாகவும் மாற்ற உதவுகிறது. மேலும், பூந்திக்கொட்டை தூள் சுற்றுச்சூழலுக்கு உகந்த சுத்தப்படுத்தி மற்றும் பூச்சிக்கொல்லியாகவும் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது.
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