Not All Soapberries Are The Same
Soapberries sapindus mukorossi
Cleaner vs. Medical Use
Soapberry trees belong to the main plant order Sapindaceae and family Sapindeae. The Genus Sapindus has 168 species, subspecies, varieties, forms, and cultivars. Two types of soapberry are used for cleaning: The big soapberry known as sapindus mukorossi and the small one, known as sapindus trifoliatus. The sapindus mukorossi is the superior variety for cleaning. The sapindus trifoliatus is better for medicinal and herbal purposes.
The Best Quality
There are more than 10 different types of sapindus mukorossi soapberries There are also differences in the quality of their soapberries. The best quality comes from the Himalayas. They are soft, a little sticky and wet naturally. The lower quality varieties tend to be darker, harder, and less sticky.
