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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/5/842 |