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saponin: see soap plant soap plant, any of various plants having cleansing properties. A few are of commercial importance, but most soap plants are used locally, as in early times, for toilet and laundry purposes. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Rich in soapy saponins, chickweed can help dissolve fat and assist in balancing metabolism. Galenica's GPI-0100 series are safe semi-synthetic derivatives from certain natural saponins which have the capability of stimulating Th 1 immunity with production of antigen-specific cytotoxic T cells (CTL) that will seek out and destroy cells carrying abnormal markers such as viral or tumor antigens. 29-34) Lectins and saponins have caused leaky gut and other gastrointestinal and immune problems. |
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