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Cool places, hedgerows and roadways.
In the Northern hemisphere: May - September.
In the Southern hemisphere: October - March
Up to 70 cms.
As the name implies, it can be used as a very gentle soap, usually in
dilute solution. It has historically been used to clean delicate or
unique textiles.
A lathery liquid that has the ability to dissolve fats or grease can be
procured by boiling the leaves or roots in water. Take a large handful
of leaves, bruise and chop them and boil for 30 minutes in 1 pint/600ml
of water; strain off the liquid and use this as you would washing-up
liquid
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