Reetha is an organic herb with many health benefits. Reetha is of Sapindaceae family ayurvedic herb and its latin name is Sapindus trifoliatus. Reetha is a Hindi name and popular in India with this name. In English termed as Sapindus, Soapnut, and Soap Berries mostly. In Sanskrit, Reetha is known as Arishtak.

Soapnut Chemical Composition:

Sapindus dry fruit contains 11% Saponin and 10% starch. Soapnut seeds contain approximately 45% oil. Sapindus Mukorossi species that occur in extent in Himalaya, also contains 10-11% Saponin and one another element Mukorossi obtained from fruit pulp that contains 31% proteins.

Reetha Soapnut Uses or Health Benefits:

Reetha has many health benefits and the mostly used part of this natural herb is fruit. Soapnut fruit is very beneficial for hair and main ingredient of many hair Shampoo and conditioners. A dosage of 3-6 gm Reetha Soapnut is sufficient. Some main health benefits or uses of Soapnut Reetha are as mentioned below:

External Uses:

Reetha is used to cure Leprosy, Goitre and many other skin disorders. Soapnut paste is also used to treat bite of snake, scorpion etc. Reetha solution or powder Errhine is also used in Migraines and Delirium. Reetha leaves and bark Chloasma used to treat Rheumatism, Gout and Paralysis disorders. Reetha is one of the best organic herb for hair and used to treat many hair problems. For hair growth, long, thick and silky hair Reetha is used with Amla, Shikakai herbs.

Internal Uses:

  1. Reetha is used to treat all types of Abdominal Disorders and Worm Disease like helminthiasis.
  2. Reetha Soapnut is also good to treat Blood disorders.
  3. In Respiratory system disorders like Cough and Breathing, Reetha is used.
  4. Reetha is very beneficial in reproductive system disorders like Dystocia.
  5. Reetha Soapnut is also used to skin disorders.
  6. Reetha Soapnut is used to reduce the effect of Venoms mainly Laudanum.

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