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Soapwort

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Saponaria officinalis
Family: Caryophyllaceae  ·  Parts used: Root (and aerial parts)  ·  Also known as: Bouncing Bet, Common soapwort, Fuller's herb

Key actions

Expectorant

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Detox / cleansingTraditional
  • EczemaTraditional
  • Skin irritationTraditional
  • BronchitisTraditional
  • CoughTraditional
  • Respiratory supportTraditional

Selected studies & references

PreclinicalA new withanolide from Saponaria officinalis and its antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities (2025)
PreclinicalSaponaria officinalis saponins as a factor increasing permeability of Candida yeasts' biomembrane (2024)
PreclinicalA non-polar fraction of Saponaria officinalis L. acted as a TLR4/MD2 complex antagonist and inhibited TLR4/MyD88 signaling in vitro and in vivo (2022)
PreclinicalResponse of Saponaria officinalis L. hairy roots to the application of TiO2 nanoparticles in terms of production of valuable polyphenolic compounds and SO6 protein (2022)
PreclinicalEvaluation of spermicidal activity of saponosides from Saponaria officinalis (Caryophyllaceae), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Fabaceae) and Herniaria glabra (Caryophyllaceae) (2021)
PreclinicalSoapwort (Saponaria officinalis L.) Extract vs. Synthetic Surfactants – Effect on Skin-Mimetic Models (2021)
PreclinicalPlant Extracts Containing Saponins Affects the Stability and Biological Activity of Hempseed Oil Emulsion System (2020)
PreclinicalSaponaria officinalis L. and Achillea millefolium L. as possible indicators of trace elements pollution caused by mining and metallurgical activities in Bor, Serbia (2020)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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