Plants you can use as soap Maybe you're looking for an eco-friendly and economical alternative to store-bought soap. Or maybe you want to learn how to maintain hygiene while camping or in a survival situation. Either way, you can benefit from learning about the many plants you can use as soap. Using plants for purification is not new. Historians have found evidence that ancient Egyptians bathed in soaps made from plants along with animal and vegetable oils. Native Americans also used a variety of plants as soap when washing. And the good news is that making soap with plants is surprisingly easy. The secret is a naturally occurring compound called saponin found in many plants, especially waxy cuticles. If you chop up plants that contain saponin and rub the pieces on your hands with water, you can create a lather. This article will share common saponin-containing plants in the United States and how to use them as soap substitutes. 1. Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) Thi
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