Bhoondhi Kottai (or) Chinese soapberry (ritha ,phenil)

Description

Soapnut is a very good antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is an excellent herb for skin problems like eczema and psoriasis

English- Chinese Soapberry, North Indian soapnut, French-  Savonnier ;Gujarati- Arithi, aritho; Hindi- ritha ,phenil; Kannada-Antuvala kayi,;Malayalam-  Cavakkaay, pasakkottamaram ;Marathi  – Phenil ;Telegu-  Kunkum chettu;Tamil: Pannankottai, pinalai, punthi, punvanti.

Uses : soapnut or reetha is one of the most popular herbs in Ayurveda. It is all-natural, eco-friendly, cheap, and reusable. When it comes in contact with water, it creates mild suds that resemble soap. Hence, it is used for a variety of purposes, from washing clothes to making ornaments shine. Many of us are well aware of the benefits of soapnuts for the hair. However, their benefits aren’t restricted to just hair. These nuts are amazing for our health and skin as well and have multiple uses etc.