Symptom → Plant Sources
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) as a tool for helping with Detox / cleansing
Evidence
Topical cleansing/soothing for skin ailments (the saponins act as a natural soap; traditional for eczema)
Response of Saponaria officinalis L. hairy roots to the application of TiO2 nanoparticles in terms of production of valuable polyphenolic compounds and SO6 protein
View source Saponaria officinalis is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a blood purifier, diuretic and sudorific. This study used titanium-dioxide-nanoparticle elicitation of soapwort hairy roots to increase production of valuable polyphenols (rosmarinic acid, cinnamic acid, rutin) and the SO6 ribosome-inactivating protein.
2 sources supporting Soapwort for Detox / cleansing. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.