jännesaippujen
Jännesaippua, often translated as tendon soap or soapwort, refers to a traditional cleaning agent derived from the soapwort plant, Saponaria officinalis. This herbaceous perennial, native to Europe and Western Asia, has a long history of use as a natural detergent due to its saponin content. Saponins are naturally occurring glycosides that create a lather when agitated in water, similar to modern soaps.
Historically, jännesaippua was widely used for washing textiles, particularly wool and delicate fabrics, as it was
While synthetic detergents have largely replaced jännesaippua in mainstream use, it continues to be appreciated by