Quillaja Saponaria
The Quillai or Cully of the Chilians. Its
bark is called soap-bark, and is rough and dark-colored
externally, but internally consists of numerous regular whitish or
yellowish layers, and contains a large quantity of carbonate of
lime and other mineral matters. It is also
rich in _saponine_, and
is used for washing clothes; 2 ounces of the bark is sufficient to
wash a dress. It also removes all spots or stains, and imparts a
fine luster to wool; when powdered and rubbed between the hands in
water, it makes a foam like soap. It is to be found in commerce.
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