sapindus mukorossi http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for sapindus mukorossi Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:11:10 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/sapindus+mukorossi Soap Nuts and Their Benefits http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-and-their-benefits http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-and-their-benefits#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:57:21 +0000 chemical detergentsnatural surfactantdelicate fabricsthree seedstrunk diameterchina indonesiawarm climate http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-and-their-benefits warm climate. There are nearly 5 to 12 different types across the world. The crushed seeds are used to make soap. In Indonesia it is called "Klerek"

The Sapindus genera of trees are straight cylindrical and have height of 4meters to 5 meters. The tree has life span of nearly 70 years; it can reach a height of 25 meters and of 1-2 meters. It is excellent tree to plant along boulevards. The bark is shinning gray and fairly smooth when the plant is young and dark grey when tree is mature. The fruit which is called soap nut is 1-2 cm in diameter small leathery skinned contains one to . The foliage is used to feed live stock during drought.

Soap nuts contain called Saponin which is used to clean clothes. Saponin cleans cloth by allowing water to enter fabric and removing dirt. The ripe fruit of the tree is golden or brown in color. Soap nuts are alternatively and are environment friendly. Soap nut are safe for washing woolens and other . It can be reused many times by placing few nuts in cotton bag with a wash load.

Soap nuts are used for many medicinal uses. It is also in list of herbs and minerals for Ayurveda, ancient Indian medical system. The Soap nuts are also used in Unani and Tibetan indigenous and century old medical systems. Soap nuts are used as in Ayuvedic shampoos and cleanser also as medicine for eczema and psoriasis. The various uses are as under:

• Soap nuts shell is used as natural and environment friendly detergents. They are odorless. Also the waste water can be reused from irrigation. It is organic, bio-gradable and non polluting cleaning product.

• Being Hypoallergenic, soap nut does not harm hands.

• Soap nut are non soapy and have less suds, this reduces water consumption.

• Being mild detergent it helps maintain color and feel of the fabric.

• De-toxing Food: Soap nuts powder added to warm water can help remove the residual pesticide and chemicals in fruits and vegetables by washing them.

• It can be used washing pets, cars and carpets and other things at home as the waste water can be used for watering garden.

• It is recommended for bathing especially for people with skin disease and allergy.

• It is widely used for washing hair. It prevents dandruff and removing lice.

• Soap nuts solution can be used for cleaning jewelry.

• The saponin from the soap nuts is used in preparation of toothpaste and textile auxiliary.

• Soap nuts powder is added to facial pack to provide delicate cleansing of skin.

• It has been used for curing eczema and psoriasis.

• Soap nuts have also been used as an expectorant and emetic and even for migraine, epilepsy and cholorosis.

• Natural pesticides: Soap nuts are also used as an effective and natural pesticide for plants and repelling insects around the home.

• A contraceptive cream out of Ritha fruit has been recently developed by the Central Drug Research Institute, India

Soap nuts are really multipurpose natural produce in service of mankind and nature.http://www.BuySoapNuts.com/natural-laundry-detergent.html]]> Soap Nuts (Soapnuts) - Nature's Natural Detergent http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-soapnuts-natures-natural-detergent http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-soapnuts-natures-natural-detergent#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 15:20:02 +0000 detergent soaplaundry detergentstubborn stainssapindus mukorossicloth diapersbad odorssaponin http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-soapnuts-natures-natural-detergent
What are Soap Nuts?

Soap Nuts are actually not nuts at all. They are berries (also known as Soap Berries) that grow on trees in India and Nepal. There are two main varieties of Soap Nuts: sapindus trifoliatus (The Small Soap Nut) and (The Large Soap Nut). The Large Soap Nut is the most commonly used in cleaning (probably due to its size and ease of harvesting), but both varieties are quite effective.

How do Soap Nuts Work as a Detergent?

Soap Nuts contain large quantities of in their shells, which acts as a natural, gentle detergent when it comes into contact with water. Without added chemicals, fragrances or dyes, Soap Nuts are safe and gentle for handwashing delicates, yet tough enough for regular laundry. They will leave your laundry soft, clean and fragrance free, without the use of fabric softeners.

Will Soap Nuts Clean Difficult Items?

Yes and No. Soap Nuts are one of the best detergents out there to get rid of . Musty towels and wash cloths, even , come out smelling fresh and new. When it comes to , though, such as blood and red wine, you will want to use a stain remover to help the cleaning process.

What About My Allergies to Soap?

Most allergic reactions to soap are due to added chemicals and fragrance. Soap Nuts are naturally grown and chemical free. When we began using soap nuts for our , the eczema which I had across my chest and belly cleared up and has been gone now for 6 months. Soap Nuts are 100% non-allergenic.

How do I use Soap Nuts in my Laundry?

For Laundry Detergent, you can use Soap Nuts one of two ways:

1. Toss 2 or 3 Soap Nuts in a small Muslim bag (provided with most Soap Nuts orders) and throw it in with your laundry. (Make sure that you take the soap nuts out before putting your clothes in the dryer). The nuts will do 3 or 4 loads.

2. Boil 100 g of Soap Nuts in 12 cups (3L) of water for 30 minutes. The liquid you have is now a concentrated, chemical free detergent. The leftover shells can be placed in your compost. Use 3 Tbsp or 45 ml of this detergent with each load of laundry. This allows you to do approximately 60 loads of laundry. Not bad for under $10!

Can Soap Nuts be used for More Than Just Laundry Detergent?

Yes. Soap Nuts can be used, in the liquid form, for cleaning just about anything. From dish washer soap, to window and glass cleaner, to repairing oily or dry hair, Soap Nuts are a multi-purpose cleaner. For more information on particular applications visit http://SoapNuts.Wordpress.com

The End Product Still Goes Down the Drain. Does That Hurt the Environment?

No. Soap nuts are antimicrobial. This means that they actually help in breaking down the grey water in the septic system. Also, you do not have to do a rinse cycle when you do your laundry with soap nuts. This can save gallons of water every wash cycle. Don't worry, though; if you forget to stop your machine before the rinse cycle the Soap Nuts are just as effective. The amount of saponin left in the rinse cycle will just leave your clothes feeling soft.

Soap Nuts are a Win-Win Situation

With great cleaning power, no harmful chemicals, and prices that rival any other detergents, Soap Nuts are one of the best cleaning agents you can buy.

For more information on Soap Nuts and pricing, visit http://Stores.HotterThanHealth.com/Storefront.bok http://Stores.HotterThanHealth.com/StoreFront.bok ]]> Allergy Relief With Soap Nuts http://www.artwoo.com/article/allergy-relief-with-soap-nuts http://www.artwoo.com/article/allergy-relief-with-soap-nuts#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:22:19 +0000 chemical detergentstraditional medical systemnatural surfactantmicro organismfish populationharmless productschina indonesia http://www.artwoo.com/article/allergy-relief-with-soap-nuts natural surfactant. The fabric gets cleaned as it allows the water enters and dirt gets removed. Soap nuts contain 12% of Saponin approximately.

The ripe soap nuts are brown or golden in color. It is environment friendly to chemical detergent as it uses less water and waste water from washing using soap nuts can be used for watering plants. It can be good alternative to , as these are increasingly unacceptable to consumer for fears of safety of chemicals. In addition soap nut is bio- degradable unlike chemical detergents an important factor for environmentally sensitive consumer.

Environmental degradation is a major concern, ecologist and biologists and other scientist are engage in job of coming with to nature and mankind. Soap nuts being non-toxic and bio-degradable are blessing in disguise. The studies have also reveal that the Saponin in soap nuts helps environment by controlling and combating harmful .

The use of soap nuts for washing, hair wash and as medicinal uses in of Ayurveda in India. The soap nuts are also mentioned Tibetan and Unani Medical system. Use of Soap nuts is recommended in these ancient medical systems for constipation, common cold, pimples, control of dandruff, removing lices from scalp, epilepsy, nausea, eczema and psoriasis.

It has also been used in small doses in enthelmintic and expectorant. Nepal and India people have used the soap nuts for a long time not only for washing but treatment of various medicinal uses, now this is getting popular all over the world.

It is recommended that people with allergy and skin diseases should use the soap nuts for bathing due to its anti- microbial properties. Washing hair help not only beautifully washed hairs but also control dandruff. Soap nuts are very effective for people having allergies as these are mild. The chemical detergents and cleansers such as sodium laureth sulphate and other chemical surfactants can leave skin dry and irritated. This is especially in case of person suffering from eczema and psoriasis. Soap nuts gives relief as there are no such chemical and are gentler on body, it is 100% natural, safe and hypoallergenic. People suffering from eczema and psoriasis and other serious skin aliments are advised not to use cleansers.

It is extremely difficult to avoid using cleansers as these are required for personal hygiene and cleanliness. Soap nuts offer the best solution for chemical free detergent that is why soap nut is a key element in Ayurvedic soaps and shampoos. The soap nut cleanser due to property of soap nuts kill disease causing germs thus giving allergy relief, also as there are no toxin, dyes or enzymes makes them an ideal medicine for treatment of allergy. The soap nut cleansers are suitable for either sex or all ages including children.

Global studies on psoriasis and eczema have confirmed that soap nuts help as medicine and reduce the disease, whilst using conventional chemical soaps and cleansers have increase in skin disease.http://www.buysoapnuts.com/store.html]]> Soap Nuts vs Chemical Laundry Detergents and Soaps http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-vs-chemical-laundry-detergents-and-soaps http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-vs-chemical-laundry-detergents-and-soaps#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:02:22 +0000 laundry detergentswarm tropical regionschemical detergentssodium hypochloriteblessings in disguisetrees of indiasouth east asian countries http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-vs-chemical-laundry-detergents-and-soaps warm tropical regions and are native , Indonesia, Nepal and other . They are easy to use and can be trusted for long term safety from any adverse chemical reactions on the body and nature.

A comparative study of the two can give a clear picture of what soap nuts can offer you in terms of a natural detergent. To begin with we can discuss the harmful effects of the .

CHEMICAL DETERGENTS: These and chemical soaps are made up of chemicals and toxins that may have some long term affects. These effects are listed below:

• The chemicals, dyes and artificial detergents which are used in the laundry detergents are harmful and used for cleaning clothes, these chemicals and dyes stay back within the pores of the fabric even after cleansing. When these clothes are worn, these chemicals come in contact with the body skin and enter into our blood and causes adverse reactions which are harmful to human body. When these toxins are exposed to sunlight, they release vapors giving us an unhealthy air to breath.

• The laundry detergents contain enzymes which are known to cause allergies and dermatitis.

• presents in the detergents cause lung irritation, respiratory reactions, and cardiovascular damage and damage your eye and skin.

• Nonylphenoxy Ethoxylates present in the detergents are responsible for increase in breast and prostate cancer. This particular chemical can also cause infertility and is a key ingredient in declining amphibian population.

• The chemicals in the detergent can cause premature wear and tear of the clothes.

When compared to these drawbacks of the laundry detergents, the soap nuts are actually .

SOAP NUTS: The soap nuts are natural and do not contain any harmful chemicals or toxins. They have a natural chemical called Saponin. The Saponin present in high concentration (nearly 10-18%) acts as a natural detergents when comes in contact with water.

• These are 100% organic and bio-degradable.

• They have a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal action which destroys the harmful micro organisms.

• Due to the anti-microbial property, soap nuts are used for bathing and keep the skin smooth and germs free.

• The soap nuts do not cause any allergic affect on the skin because of the absence of enzymes and contains hypo allergic elements which prevent allergy.

• The detergent which goes out as end and waste has the antimicrobial properties which causes cleaning of the drainage and sewer system and thus becomes eco-friendly.

• This anti-microbial and hypo-allergic property of the soap nuts is good for people suffering from eczema and any other skin infection.

• They don't damage the linen fibers and protects color.

• Last but not the least they are re-usable.

Thus, when it comes to create a green and natural world, when it comes to the economical aspect, laundry detergents and the soaps are nowhere to stand in comparison to soap nuts. We need to decide.http://www.BuySoapNuts.com]]> How to Use Soap Nuts http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-soap-nuts http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-soap-nuts#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:15:24 +0000 natural surfactantair tight containertrue soaptoxic dyeslaundry detergentnut shellsnatural pesticide http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-soap-nuts toxic dyes is called a soap nut! Sounds vague, but it is true! Soap nuts are actually the fruit of a tree called Sapindus and have a cleansing property because of the presence of a called Saponin. This Saponin, when it comes in contact with water, cleans the clothes by allowing the water to enter the cloth fabric and remove the dirt. It is eco-friendly and harmless to the environment, as well as having anti microbial properties.

Soap nuts can be used for many purposes. They can be used as or to clean your utensils. They can also be used as a or for cleaning jewelry.

LAUNDRY: Tie 4-6 soap in a muslin bag (provided with most soap nuts orders) and put it in the washing machine load at a desired temperature. You can use the same pouch for 4 to 6 loads of laundry. When the shells become grayish and mushy, they are ready to be replaced and added to your compost. 100 g of soap nuts can be used for approximately 40 loads of laundry.

DISH CLEANER: You can use soap nuts liquid to wash your dishes. To make the liquid, boil 100g of soap nuts in 12 cups (20 l) of water for approximately 30 minutes. Cool the liquid, remove the shells, and your liquid soap is ready! Storing the liquid in an helps it to keep longer. Because there are no added chemicals in soap nuts liquid, it can go bad after some time, depending on the storing conditions. You can use this liquid for washing the dishes or even use 3 tbsp for a large load of laundry.

The liquid soap from the soap nuts can be used for many purposes. It can be used as a shampoo, car wash, pet shampoo or anything that you wash with liquid soap or detergents.

You can also use your soap nuts liquid for cleaning and purifying the fruits and vegetables that you eat. Just soak them in the liquid for 10 minutes and your food is clean and germs free!

Soak your jewelry in the liquid and then rub it with a clean cloth. This will give back the shine and glaze.

Use your soap nuts liquid as a pesticide. Spray the liquid on trees or plants and the insects will be repelled.

Applying the liquid on your scalp can help prevent dandruff. Use the liquid as a shampoo, leave it on your scalp for 5-10 minutes, and rinse as normal. This process can also help prevent hair loss due to excess chemicals our scalp is exposed to every day.

Soap nuts have been used for centuries in India and Nepal. We are just now beginning to discover the benefits in North America. Soap nuts are the natural choice for an all-purpose cleaner, and an environmentally friendly detergent.http://www.BuySoapNuts.com]]> Soap Nuts: The Environmental Aspect http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-the-environmental-aspect http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-the-environmental-aspect#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:29:11 +0000 chemical detergentslaundry detergentslaundry detergenthuman atrocitieschemical dyessouth asian countriesartificial fragrances http://www.artwoo.com/article/soap-nuts-the-environmental-aspect human atrocities.

Day in and day out, we use products which not only harm us but also our Mother Nature by disturbing the balance in the ecosystem. Water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution and so many others in the queue are a constant threat to us. A few decades back, it was established that the simple that we use for cleaning our clothes are actually harming us and in the long run destroying our clothes! These detergents contain harmful chemical, dyes and which are left behind in the clothes even after they are washed. These harmful chemicals later percolate into our blood causing various types of diseases. When we try to see from the nature's perspective, we find that the water running away after the clothes are being washed, contain harmful chemicals which disturb the aquatic ecosystem!

However, to give a sigh of relief, there is one natural product that can not only replace these harmful but also protect us and also our precious nature. It is quite possible that you have not heard about this gift that nature has in its store to give us. Soap Nuts, the natural soap grows on trees and has the ability to replace the . Growing on a tree called Sapindus, the soap nut is found in the jungles of India, Indonesia, Nepal and other . They have a natural substance called Saponin which comes out when the soap nut comes in contact with water and enables water to penetrate the fabric of the cloth and clean it.

If we try to speak about the environmental aspect of the soap nut then, it is better to queue them up for an easier and clear understanding.

• 100% vegetable detergent, the soap nut is scentless and is biodegradable and does not compromise with cleaning the cloth.

• People with allergy and skin diseases are advised to use the soap nut for bathing because of the anti-microbial properties of the Saponin.

• Soap nuts are economical and do not come up with any harmful environmental wastes on decomposition.

• The presence of less chemical agents does not pollute the water courses.

These biodegradable soap nuts are non-toxic by nature and do not pose any threat to mankind even in the remote future. However, studies have revealed that the Saponin in the soap nuts can be used for other environmental benefits like combating harmful micro organisms and controlling fish population.

In short we can term soap nuts as a blessing to mankind and we must all strive for making a better use of this wonderful gift given to us by Mother Nature.http://www.BuySoapNuts.com http://www.BuySoapNuts.com/natural-laundry-detergent.html]]>