Aritha, also known as soapnut, is a natural cleanser, shampoo, and
soap that has been used for centuries to clean the body. It is also
used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, freckles, and to remove
lice. The fruit and seeds are regarded as a cure for epilepsy in northern
India, and a decoction of the fruit is used as an expectorant. The lather
of the fruit is used to treat burns and to wash hair and rid it of lice.
The seeds are used in China to stop dental caries. Soap nuts contain