Boondi Kottai / Soapnut Dried ( Raw )

 Botanical Name           :  Sapindus trifoliatus

English Name                :  Soapnut

Tamil Name                   :  பூந்தி கொட்டை / Boondi Kottai

Hindi Name                   :   फेनिल, रिष्ट ,रिष्टक / phenil, risht, rishtak

Malayalam Name         :   ചവക്കായ് ,പശക്കൊട്ടമരം , ഉറുവഞ്ചി / cavakkaay, uruvanchi

Telugu Name                 :   కుంకుడుచెట్టు ,ఫేనిలము / kunkuduchettu, phenilamu 

About Boondi Kottai (South India Soapnut):-

Soapnut is a large tree, growing up to 25 m tall. Leaves are compound, 15-30 cm long. Leaflets are nearly stalkless, 2-3 pairs, 8-18 cm long, 5-7.5 cm broad, elliptic-lance shaped , smooth, pointed tipped, base slightly oblique, terminal pair longest. Flowers are greenish-white, in the terminal, slightly velvety panicles. Flower stalks are 3 mm long, velvety. Sepals are 5, slightly fused at the base, 4-5 mm long, ovate-oblong, velvety. Petals are 5, free, 5-6 mm long, lance-shaped to ovate, clawed, bristly. The disc is 5-lobed. Stamens are 8, free, filaments 2-3 mm long.
 

Benefits of Boondi Kottai (South India Soapnut):-

Skin Care:

• It can be used as a substitute for soap. It shows a very cool and vital effect on the skin from the very first day of use.
• It helps in making the skin soft and also in preventing the skin from getting dry.
• Soapnuts also help the skin to get rid of pimples and blackheads. Thus giving way to a shinier face complexion.
• Soapnuts are allergy-free, and hence are very good for the skin especially when the skin is sensitive.
• Soapnuts are very natural and good for babies.
• Soapnuts are for treating a number of skin problems like psoriasis, eczema and also to remove freckles.

Hair Care:

• It is the traditional method used since ancient times thus greatly reducing the falling of hair.
• It makes the hair smooth after every wash, giving it a more stunning and shiny look.
• Soapnuts are actually acting as a conditioner and promote hair growth, Protect the hair from all the fizziness and dryness, and help in completely avoiding the dull hair look.
• Soapnuts are having anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which keep infections at bay.

Helps for anti-smoking habits:

• Soapnuts are even given to regular smokers, as they help in giving them less craving for tobacco and related products. This product is also used to treat migraine and extra salivation problems.

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

 90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

 The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.