Just discovered this plant growing near my homestead. Harvested just the leaves and gave the flowers in a bouquet to my daughter. I chop the leaves, about one cup of them, pour boiling water over that, allow to stand 30 mins., and then I have soap. I do a good deal of my laundry outdoors on a wash board (a true bouncingbet) and I plan to use this soap during July/Aug when it’s in bloom.
@@dalemountain5041 I use Soapwort or English Ivy. I like both, but soapwort works better for quick results. If you want to use English Ivy, you have to boil it for 30 minutes to get your detergent. However Ivy detergent will last longer. Also, you can use leaves of soapwort, once they are in bloom, to wash your hands - wet your hands, grab a leaf, rub your hands vigorously (it should lather up), and rinse. Rock Soapwort works also.
I am so excited to find all of this out! This lovely plant grows around my home and I never could find out what it was! Imagine my surprise and delight to find out that it's a natural soap! Thank you for this great tutorial too!
Great video ! I use Soapwort a lot and it really is a wonderful plant ! Great for hair, skin, and clothes ! I am going to be growing it this year so thanks again for a very helpful video !
The tiny village of Sapperton in Lincolnshire is interesting, it was devastated by the Black Death but previously, as it’s name implies Saponaria in Latin, produced soap probably for the local wool industry, a major source of wealth in the Middle Ages in this county. The plant is common in damp areas.
In my state, it's considered as invasive. I let rhe weeds grow & now I have bouncing bets all over. You're wasting the plant. Chop up the items & leaves as well. If you allow some flowers to dry, you can collect the seeds to replant. Here, it grows in ditches, fields, etc.
it`s been a while that I looked for such a solution that is absolutely natural. medicinally it is good for mild grade eczema who are warned to use caustic soaps great start up. looking for more videos
Is soapwort safe ? I’m in the process of creating a natural face wash. I want it to have that sudsy/lather look your soapwort has in the video but I read the at saponins are toxic in it ?
You can also add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil Dan, to give it a fragrance. I use Lavender and Bergamont when I make "soap" from Soapwort. It is so good for your hair, clothes, and body. It really makes your hair shiny and soft . Makes your skin soft as well. And Green Talk is spot on when she said it is great for wool clothing ! I wash my sweaters and coats in it. Just put your washer on gentle cycle and hang to dry. Soapwort is fantastic !
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Just discovered this plant growing near my homestead. Harvested just the leaves and gave the flowers in a bouquet to my daughter. I chop the leaves, about one cup of them, pour boiling water over that, allow to stand 30 mins., and then I have soap. I do a good deal of my laundry outdoors on a wash board (a true bouncingbet) and I plan to use this soap during July/Aug when it’s in bloom.
Very cool.
How did that work for you?
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@@dalemountain5041 I use Soapwort or English Ivy. I like both, but soapwort works better for quick results. If you want to use English Ivy, you have to boil it for 30 minutes to get your detergent. However Ivy detergent will last longer. Also, you can use leaves of soapwort, once they are in bloom, to wash your hands - wet your hands, grab a leaf, rub your hands vigorously (it should lather up), and rinse. Rock Soapwort works also.
I have just started using Soapwort to wash my hair. Love it!
I am so excited to find all of this out! This lovely plant grows around my home and I never could find out what it was! Imagine my surprise and delight to find out that it's a natural soap! Thank you for this great tutorial too!
Great video ! I use Soapwort a lot and it really is a wonderful plant ! Great for hair, skin, and clothes ! I am going to be growing it this year so thanks again for a very helpful video !
My skin breaks out and i have been using this on my face and it feels and looks so much better. Use it for shampoo too. It does just fine.
Are you still using it?
The tiny village of Sapperton in Lincolnshire is interesting, it was devastated by the Black Death but previously, as it’s name implies Saponaria in Latin, produced soap probably for the local wool industry, a major source of wealth in the Middle Ages in this county. The plant is common in damp areas.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
I live in southern Ontario and just bought this plant today. Can't wait to see how it grows and the possibilities!
It is so pretty when it blooms. Enjoy it.
Do you know where to get it in the Buffalo area? I can't go to Canada anymore 😞
How did it grow? I'm just finding out about this plant. Live in the London area
Haven’t used this plant before, but there’s a large patch growing along a stream near my house. I might have to pick some and try it out soon.
This was interesting. I hope to remember this for next year. Thanks!
Well, 3 years on, did you remember?
Ive seen the Hummingbird Hawk Moth around this plant alot
In my state, it's considered as invasive. I let rhe weeds grow & now I have bouncing bets all over. You're wasting the plant. Chop up the items & leaves as well. If you allow some flowers to dry, you can collect the seeds to replant. Here, it grows in ditches, fields, etc.
Very interesting! Thanks for posting!!
Thank you for sharing. I wonder is it cleans. You did a fine job.
waiting for my seeds to come in the mail..taking forever!
it`s been a while that I looked for such a solution that is absolutely natural.
medicinally it is good for mild grade eczema who are warned to use caustic soaps
great start up. looking for more videos
Oh, so you need boiling water. I tried with a room temperature water and it didn't work. I'll try again. Thank you :)
room temp will work on the chopped root.
Can people drink this?
Can man use this in food?
I just bought the root from Amazon but I am not getting any soapy lather from it. Any advice much appreciated
That is weird. Are you using my method. I wonder if it wasn't truly soapwort. Saponaria officinalis
Is soapwort safe ? I’m in the process of creating a natural face wash. I want it to have that sudsy/lather look your soapwort has in the video but I read the at saponins are toxic in it ?
Toxic to eat/internalize just like normal soap. Not on your skin. Saponins will upset your stomach or worse.
How do I store over winter?
I would dig up some root. Let them dry and make the soap. Same thing with the leaves. Dry them and use when needed.
@@Green-talk Dry the leaves and store over winter, using what I need as I go? It's just water and the leaves right?
@@kasandramullins9890 yep!
@@Green-talk THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
What climate does it grow in? Would it grow in desert type climate?
Zone 3 to 9. It needs afternoon shade in hotter climates. I don't think it would do well in the dessert.
Does the soap have fragrant?
Unfortunately not when it is dried. When it is bloom, the flowers smell beautiful.
You can also add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil Dan, to give it a fragrance. I use Lavender and Bergamont when I make "soap" from Soapwort. It is so good for your hair, clothes, and body. It really makes your hair shiny and soft . Makes your skin soft as well. And Green Talk is spot on when she said it is great for wool clothing ! I wash my sweaters and coats in it. Just put your washer on gentle cycle and hang to dry. Soapwort is fantastic !
Thank you- very informative.
1.) Its INvasive not evasive
2.) Have you never heard how medicinal is pronounced?
3.) Blow your nose
chill
4.) Don't watch bitch
Really? You have nothing better to do than flame people? I feel sorry for you.
@@angievargas801 Thank you!