soapwort

soap·wort

S0522100 (sōp′wûrt′, -wôrt′)n. See bouncing Bet.

[From its yielding a soapy substance when the leaves are bruised.]

soapwort

(ˈsəʊpˌwɜːt) n (Plants) a Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, Saponaria officinalis, having rounded clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers and leaves that were formerly used as a soap substitute. Also called: bouncing Bet

soap•wort

(ˈsoʊpˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt)

n. a plant, Saponaria officinalis, of the pink family, whose leaves are used for cleansing. [1540–50]

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Noun

soapwort - plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruisedbouncing Bess, bouncing Bet, hedge pink, Saponaria officinalisflower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossomsgenus Saponaria, Saponaria - mostly perennial Old World herbs

Translations

saponaire

soapwort

soapwort,

name for a soap plantsoap plant,
any of various plants having cleansing properties. A few are of commercial importance, but most soap plants are used locally, as in early times, for toilet and laundry purposes.
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common name for some members of the Caryophyllaceae, a family of small herbs found chiefly in north temperate zones (especially the Mediterranean area) but with several genera indigenous to south temperate zones and high altitudes of tropical mountains.
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soapwort

Opposite slightly hairy leaves, sweetly scented white or light pink 5 petal flowers with notched petals on smooth stems swollen at joints. Contains saponins, so it can be used as soap or shampoo by crushing the plant (flowers, leaves, root) and mixing with water. Lathers when wet, the soap moisturizes skin. Flowers and leaves can be used fresh as soap when mixed with water.(blender really helps) Used to wash delicate and unique fabrics. Diuretic, laxative, expectorant, Tea helps clear respiratory tract, asthma, liver and gallbladder issues like jaundice, skin issues like psoriasis, eczema, acne, rash, boils. Helps spleen, inhibits growth of breast cancer. Overdose kills red blood cells and can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Toxic lookalike- Oleander

soapwort

Herbal medicine
(1) Cowherd, see there; Saponaria vaccaria.
(2) Saponaria officinalis, a saponin-rich perennial that is diuretic, expectorant and laxative; it is used topically for skin disease, such as acne, abscesses, eczema and psoriasis, or as a skin cleanser.

Toxicity
Soapwort is a potent emetic and should not be ingested internally.

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Synonyms for soapwort

noun plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised

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