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Most saponins, which readily dissolve in water, are poisonous to fish. [23] Therefore, in ethnobotany, they are known for their use by indigenous people in obtaining aquatic food sources. Since prehistoric times, cultures throughout the world have used fish-killing plants, typically containing saponins, for fishing. [24] [25] [26]
The drupes (soapnuts) contain saponins, which have surfactant properties, being used for washing by ancient Asian and American peoples. [5] [6] A number of other uses for Sapindus have also been reported such as making arrows from the wood and decorative objects from the seeds. [7]
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The Sapindaceae are a family of flowering plants in the order Sapindales known as the soapberry family. It contains 138 genera [2] and 1,858 accepted species. Examples include horse chestnut, maples, ackee and lychee. The Sapindaceae occur in temperate to tropical regions, many in laurel forest habitat, throughout the world.
Saponaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. [2] They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink [3] or white. [2]
The toxicity category rating of the saponins in quinoa treats them as mild eye and respiratory irritants and as a low gastrointestinal irritant. [72] [73] In South America, these saponins have many uses, including as a detergent for clothing and washing, and as a folk medicine antiseptic for skin injuries. [72]
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The fruits can contain as much as 37% of saponin, and when macerated in water they produce a soapy lather. [13] Formerly, they were much used in Mexico and in other regions for laundering clothes. [13] The dark round seeds are made into buttons and necklaces. The wood splits easily and is made into baskets. [14]