The herb Sapindus Mukorossi is known for its several benefits in India from olden days. Its medicinal benefits are mentioned in Ayurveda too. Research done on this herb in modern times are revealing new facts about the usefulness of the herb. This article tries to understand further about the herb.

Benefits of the Herb Sapindus Mukorossi from Olden Times:

• In Ayurveda, this herb is used to treat eczema and psoriasis.
• The herb is used as a hair conditioner because its pulp is a natural foaming agent.
• They are traditionally used to remove lice from the scalp.
• It can treat a number of diseases like nausea, cold, pimples, constipation and epilepsy.
• The herb is known to be an expectorant. A substance is called so when it can remove the mucus from the respiratory tract and makes breathing easy.
• The extracts of the herb is mixed with milk powder and clay to form facial for the skin.
• The herb removes stains from hands and soothes sensitive and itchy skin.
• Jewelers in India used the herb for removing tarnishes from silver and other precious metals.

Knowledge Gained about the herb Sapindus Mukorossi from Research:

• The herb contains a chemical component called Saponin.
• The presence of this component in high level makes the herb an antibacterial cleanser and mild foaming agent.
• This herb’s extract is used in cosmetics and textile industry too.
• Research done on this herb shows that it can treat migraine and chlorosis.
• Saponin is found to reduce the cholesterol level too in diabetic patients.