Monday, December 29, 2008

Jatropha for soap making

Traditionally soap has been made from jatropha seeds. First, the shells are removed from the seeds. Then the cleaned white seeds are pounded in a mortar, then mixed with water and heated while stirring. After cooling, the soap is moulded balls for use or sale. The soap is popular, due to its cleansing and excellent dermatological properties. It is often used to treat minor skin problems, especially on children.

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