Reetha/reetha/ritha/

scientifically known as Sapindus mukorossi, is a large deciduous tree of the Sapindaceae family. It is commonly kReetha, scientifically known as Sapindus mukorossi, is a large deciduous tree of the Sapindaceae family. It is commonly known by many names like soapberry, soapnut, washnut, aritha, dodan, and dodani. In countries like Japan and China, Reetha has been used for centuries. In Japan, it has been used as a life-prolonging pericarp (the part of a fruit enclosing the seeds) and in China as a fruit for managing illnesses. The plant is well known for its folk traditional values.¹ Reetha is found in the hilly regions of the Himalayas in India. The fruit of Reetha has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for decades.² Reetha is a popular ingredient of many Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers.