Saponariae alba radix

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Radix saponariae alba; White soap root

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please login to access all articles, images, and functions.

Our content is available exclusively to medical professionals. If you have already registered, please login. If you haven't, you can register for free (medical professionals only).

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please complete your registration to access all articles and images.

To gain access, you must complete your registration. You either haven't confirmed your e-mail address or we still need proof that you are a member of the medical profession.

Finish your registration now

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Saponariae alba radix, the white soap root is the root extract of Gysophilia species (Gysophilia paniculata and Gysophilia arrosti).

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Saponins (up to 20%), in the main saponin gypsoside the aglycon gypsogenin is linked to various simple sugars.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

diuretic, expectorant, antirheumatic

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Gysophila paniculata extract is the cosmetically used extract of the white soap root. It has a skin cleansing effect.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles