タイトルまたは説明

Sapindus Mukorossi Extract

 

Plant Original: Sapindus Mukorossi

Part Used: Seed Husk

Specifications: *0%,*0% Saponins by UV

Appearance: Fine light yellow to white powder

CAS No.: ********2

Molecular Formula: C*7H*2O3

Molecular Weight: **4.*2

 

Overview:

Sapindus is a genus of about five to twelve species of shrubs and small trees in the Lychee family, Sapindaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions in both the Old World and New World. The genus includes both deciduous and evergreen species. Members of the genus are commonly known as soapberries or soapnuts because the fruit pulp contains saponin which is used to make soap. It removes

dirt from clothing - not only highly-effective but also gentle. Because of its mildness, it preserves the colours and the structure of your valuable clothing longer than normal detergents. It's so gentle that it's even not necessary to add a softener: The laundry turns out amazingly soft! Because of these characteristics, soapnuts are the perfect detergent. Soapnuts remnants can be deposited on a compost heap (No harmful waste for environment) .

The generic name is derived from the Latin words saponins, meaning "soap," and indicus, meaning "of India." The fruit is a small leathery -skinned drupe **2 cm (0.***0.*9 in) in diameter, yellow ripening blackish, containing one to three seeds.

Sapindus main chemical components include saponins, sapindoside A and B, kaempferol, quercetin, B-sitosterol, palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and eicosenoic acids, glycerides.

Action:

Saponins: 1. It possesses potent spermicidal activity and used as a natural contraceptive.

2. It alters the sperm membrane physiology.

3. It exhibits significant anti microbicidal activity.

4. It inhibits platelet aggregration.

5. It shows molluscicidal activity against snails.

6. It is used for removing freckles.

7. It is very effective in neurodermatitis.

8. Natural laundry detergent, shampoo, skin cleaner and pesticide-buster

Curing Diseases:

1. It is used against asthma, diarrhoea, cholera, verminosis and gastralgia dyspepsia.

2. It is used in lumbago, hysteria, dyspepsia and worm affection.

3. It is used as surfactant and used for washing hairs and fabrics.