VIETNAM SOAPNUT FOR EXTRACT

The mukorossi tree grows uncultivated in poor quality ground and helps fights erosion, particularly in the Himalayan foothills.

With the uptake on using these nuts for detergent purposes it also provides much needed income to the local population. It is a relatively hardy tree, being resistant to diseases and insects due to the high amounts of saponin – a natural pest and insect repellent for the tree. This makes the nuts useful in producing organic pesticides as well.

Wild crafted washing nut shells have various benefits of its wild crafted properties.

Some are as follows:

a) For Health:

- Excellent for removal of odors.

- Naturally anti-fungal and anti-microbial.

- Hypoallergenic!

- Many people have allergic reactions to detergents due to the chemicals and fragrances in them.

- Soap Nuts are totally free of such chemicals.

- Washing nuts are extremely versatile and can be used for numerous household-cleaning needs - even glass cleaning!

- Easily converted to powder or liquid forms at home.

- Virtually eliminate the need, and the expense, for brighteners, fabric softeners and dryer sheets.

- Naturally reduce static cling.

- Highly effective, yet very gentle.

- Being so mild, Wash nuts help to keep colors bright and maintain fabric structure.

- Shelf life is basically endless if properly stored (simply kept dry).

b) Environmental Bnefits:

-Wash nuts do NOT pollute water!

- Resolve issues of grey water and are great for septic systems.

- Not harmful to animals.

- 100% biodegradable. Excellent for composting

- No chemicals needed to produce.

- No fossil fuels used to produce - essentially no energy required.

- No animal testing or animal cruelty.

c) Social benefits:

- Helps to generate income of local harvesters

- Helps to alleviate poverty

- Helps to increase in livelihoods and social status of poor villagers

- Helps to keep harmony among the washing nuts (soapberry) harvesters

- Inspires local farmers for the plantation of soapberry trees

- Wash nuts are a completely natural product from a sustainable source.

- Since Washing nuts are primarily a resource from only emerging nations, increased demand will provide an additional needed economic stimulus, plus will encourage increased planting, growth and farming. Increased forestation and natural means of harvesting will aid in the reversal of Co2 accumulation.