Red Soapwort
OTHER NAME(S): Bouncing-Bet, Common Soapwort, Crow Soap, Herbe à Foulon, Herbe à Savon, Saponaire Commune, Saponaire Officinale, Saponaire Rouge, Saponariae Rubrae Radix, Savonniè re, Soapweed, Soapwort, Wild Sweet William, Saponaria officinalis, Jabonera Roja, Saponaire
Overview
Red soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a plant from Europe and Asia. In the Middle Ages, monks viewed soapwort as a divine gift to keep them clean.
Red soapwort contains chemicals that might thin mucus and make it easier to cough up.
People use red soapwort for acne, eczema, bronchitis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Red Soapwort overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red soapwort is safe. It might cause stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting.
When applied to the skin: Red soapwort is likely safe. It seems to be well-tolerated when used in soaps and shampoos.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red soapwort is safe. It might cause stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting.
When applied to the skin: Red soapwort is likely safe. It seems to be well-tolerated when used in soaps and shampoos.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if red soapwort is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Stomach or intestinal disorders such as ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease: Red soapwort can make these conditions worse. Don't use it if you have stomach or intestinal problems.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Red Soapwort overview.
Dosing
Red soapwort is often used as an ingredient in soaps, herbal shampoos, and detergents. As a medicine, there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of red soapwort might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
- Petrović GM, Ilić MD, Stankov-Jovanović VP, Stojanović GS, Jovanović SČ. Phytochemical analysis of Saponaria officinalis L. shoots and flowers essential oils. Nat Prod Res. 2018;32(3):331-334.
- Said O, Khamaysi I, Kmail A, et al. In Vitro and Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Nine Antiacne Medicinal Plants. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2020;2020:3231413.