Soapwort Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Soapwort is the Saponaria officinalis plant. Known for their showy, pink flowers, soapwort plants are native to northern and western Europe as well as temperate climates in Asia. Traditionally, soapwort was used to make soap, but the whole plant, including the roots, are also used in herbal medicine.^1,2

Soapwort Health Uses and Health Benefits

The primary soapwort health benefits are as a natural expectorant and natural tonic. Soapwort uses include being a remedy for conditions like asthma, bronchitis and chest congestion. Soapwort has also been used as a natural digestive remedy for constipation, Soapwort formulas are also applied topically to help alleviate skin irritations.²

References

1. https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/perennial/soapwort/ 
2. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Saponaria+officinalis