SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS
This sweet-scented wildflower grows in clusters, often on riverbanks and in woodland clearings. Its roots are exceptionally rich in the flavone saponarin, a natural foaming cleanser with many cosmetic and industrial applications. When taken orally, soapwort extract has diuretic, expectorant and detoxifying action. Used externally, it cleanses and softens the skin, promoting absorption of active ingredients and alleviating a wide range of skin problems.