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How I use herbs - soapwort
my soapwort plant before I harvested some leaves |
The main reason I grow soapwort is for the saponins, and I have been waiting for for it to be large enough to harvest. You can harvest the roots and the leaves, but when I felt around in the pot I didn't think there was much root to harvest, so I just gave it a haircut instead.
before boiling |
ready to strain |
Now the only problem is working out how much soapwort liquid to use in the washing machine! Its very simple for handwashing, you just add more when the bubbles disappear, but with the washing machine I have just been sloshing some liquid in the detergent drawer and hoping its enough. Clothes are coming out clean, so it can't be too bad. I think I will need to grow a lot more soapwort if we were to use this for all our washing, but I very satisfied to know that there is something I can grow and easily process as a soap substitute.
What do you think? Do you grow soapwort?
Want to read my other herb posts?
How I use herbs - Mint, Peppermint and Spearmint
How I use herbs - Aloe Vera
How I use herbs - Basil
How I use herbs - Ginger, galangal and turmeric
How I use herbs - Marigold, calendula and winter taragon
How I use herbs - Lemon balm
How I use herbs - Soapwort
How I use herbs - Comfrey
How I use herbs - Nasturtium
How I use herbs - Parsley
How I use herbs - Borage
How I use herbs - Herb Robert
How I use herbs - Purslane
How I use herbs - Chickweed
How I use herbs - Neem oil
How I use herbs - Rue, tansy and wormwood
How I use herbs - Brahmi
How I use herbs - Yarrow
How I use herbs - Arrowroot
How I use herbs - Lucerne (afalfa)
How I use herbs - Lavender
How I use herbs - Rosemary and Thyme
How I use herbs - Oregano or Marjoram
How I use herbs - Sweet Violet
How I use herbs - Gotu Kola
How I use herbs - Lemongrass
How I use herbs - Coriander (or cilantro)
How I use herbs - Dill
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Im growing soapwort and it flowered last year.Beautifull white flowers…its grown back vigorously so im going to follow ur advice…also i make my soap and face cream
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