Materia Medica

Editorial soapwort botanical illustration labeled Soapwort and Saponaria officinalis at the top
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) — Bouncing Bet, Fuller's Herb
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) has a history in textile washing and herbal lore. Explore its botany, saponin chemistry, three non-ingestible cleaning recipes, safety and modern cleansing symbolism. Read more...