Checklist of African Soapy Saponin—Rich Plants for Possible Use in Communities’ Response to Global Pandemics

Plants that exhibit foaming properties when agitated in aqueous solutions are commonly referred to as soapy plants, and they are used in different communities for washing, bathing, and hair shampooing. The frothing ability of these plants is attributed to saponins which are also well-documented to p...

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Main Authors: Yvonne Kunatsa, David R. Katerere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/5/842