Boondi Kottai / Soapnut Powder

Boondi Kottai / Soapnut Powder - 250 gm

Botanical Name : Sapindus trifoliatus English Name : Soapnut Tamil Name : Boondi Kottai Hindi Name : , , phenil, risht, rishtak Malayalam Name : cavakkaay, uruvanchi Telugu Name : , kunkuduchettu, phenilamu

About :
Soapnut is a large tree, growing up to 25 m tall. Leaves are compound, 15-30 cm long. Leaflets are nearly stalkless, 2-3 pairs, 8-18 cm long, 5-7.5 cm broad, elliptic-lanceshaped, smooth, pointed tipped, base slightly oblique, terminal pair longest. Flowers are greenish-white, in terminal, slightly velvety panicles. Flower stalks are 3 mm long, velvety. Sepals are 5, slightly fused at the base, 4-5 mm long, ovate-oblong, velvety. Petals are 5, free, 5-6 mm long, lance-shaped to ovate, clawed, bristly. Disc is 5-lobed. Stamens are 8, free, filaments 2-3 mm long.

Benefits :
Skin Care: It can be used as a substitute for soap. It shows very cool and vital effect on the skin from the very first day of use. It helps in making the skin soft and also in preventing the skin from getting dry. Soapnuts also helps the skin to get rid of pimples and blackheads.Thus giving way to a shinier face complexion. Soapnuts are allergy free, and hence are very good for the skin especially when the skin is sensitive. Soapnuts are very natural and good for babies. Soapnuts are for treating a number of skin problems like psoriasis, eczema and also to remove freckles. Hair Care: It is the traditional method used since ancient time thus greatly reduces the falling of hair. It makes the hair smooth after every wash, giving it a more stunning and shiny look. Soapnuts are actually acting as conditioner and promote hair growth, Protecting the hair from all the fizziness and dryness, and helps in completely avoiding the dull hair look. Soapnuts are having anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which keep infections at bay. Helps for anti-smoking habit: Soapnuts are even given to regular smokers, as they help in giving them less craving for tobacco and related products. This product is also used to treat migraine and extra salivation problems.