Tip - DIY Soapwort Root Shampoo and Soap

Did you know that it's possible to grow the ingredients for a soap-like agent in your back yard? Soapwort is an herb that is native to southern Europe and southwest Asia and contains saponins, which makes a gentle cleansing agent that foams and cleans just like soap. All parts of the plant contain this magical ingredient, but the roots are where it's most concentrated. Learn about how to make your own soapwart root soap and shampoo after the jump!