Soap Nuts – Reetha / Ritha – Sapindus mukorossi
• Botanical Name: Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn., a traditional botanical fruit shell from the Sapindaceae family. Soap Nuts are known for their natural saponin content and foam-forming character when soaked or shaken in water.
• Also Known As: Soap Nuts, Soapberries, Reetha, Ritha, Aritha, Areetha, Wash Nut, Soapnut Shells, and Sapindus mukorossi Fruit Shells.
• What It’s Known For: A traditional external-use botanical ingredient used in laundry wash bags, natural cleaning preparations, DIY hair rinse, soap-making blends, and household washing recipes.
• How to Use: For laundry, place a few Soap Nuts in a cloth bag and add to the wash. For DIY rinse or cleaning liquid, boil or soak in water, cool, strain, and use externally as needed.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Soap Nuts packed without added colors, artificial fragrances, fillers, or preservatives. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.