Soapwort (Noun)
Meaning
Plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used the roots of the soapwort plant as a natural detergent to clean textiles and other household items.
- Soapwort has been used as a soap substitute in various cultures for centuries due to the saponins it contains.
- Historians believe that soapwort was used by medieval laundresses as a hand cleaner after spending long hours in soapy water.
- The delicate pink flowers of the soapwort bloom from midsummer to early fall and add a touch of elegance to any garden.
- To make a homemade shampoo, mix the extracted sap of the soapwort plant with water and essential oils.