Does anyone have spare Sapindus mukorossi (Soapnut Tree) or Sapindus saponaria (Soapberry Tree) seeds or seedlings to share? I'd love to get hold of the Soapberry in particular but haven't been able to find any to date. We get heavy frosts here and I believe the Soapberry handles frost better than the taller Soapnut Tree though I'd happily try growing the Soapnut Tree as well, no harm in trying especially if it works! We use soapnuts throughout our house now and my son no longer struggles with eczema so it would be fantastic to get some trees growing at our place - then we can spread the love easier as well!
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We are still tying to deal with the casing. We tried to crack one but there was a fine line between the hammer bouncing and terminal results. I will attempt the fine metalwork file next spring I think as it appeals as a more controlled option.
Not much to do with soapberries and soapnuts, but to do with eczema. The following is what I found works well for me, and I thought I'd share. Hope I don't offend anyone for this being off topic.
I get a bit of it, and instead of shampoo and conditioner (ALL of which I am allergic to!) I use bicarb soda and apple cider vinegar. Works a treat.
For shampoo, I use about a tablespoon of bicarb dissolved in a cup of warm water (under the shower tap). Scrub it through my hair, let it sit for about 30 secs, then rinse.
For conditioner, about the same - a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of warm water. Pour it on (careful not to get it in my eyes as it stings), let it sit, then rinse.
My hair has never been better, and I don't get any of those nasty head rashes any more.
And for soap, plain sorbolene works well. You can buy it in bulk from chemists and bulk health stores. I just use it with one of those plastic netty scrubber things you buy in the supermarket for a couple of dollars, that are really glorified onion bags on a string.
Cheers,
Leanne