Reetha (रीठा), also called soapnut or soapberry, is available as dried Natural fruit or Powder in 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g packs. Choose it as a raw ingredient for external hair-cleansing preparations; select the form and weight before adding it to your cart.

Know the fruit you are buying

The botanical identity used for this listing is Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn., an accepted species in Kew's botanical reference. NMPB-supported trade references associate it with Reetha and fruit material. Natural means dried fruit; Powder is the ground form. The product photos show Natural fruit, not powder or a ready-made shampoo.

Choose the form for your preparation

A seedless-shell grade and shell-only powder specification are not stated. Please confirm the current pack with the store if your recipe requires either.

Traditional cleansing context

Reetha has a traditional role in external washing and hair-cleansing preparations, including recipes using Amla and Shikakai as separate ingredients. Traditional use does not establish a hair-growth or disease-treatment result. Trade and botanical references describe the plant; they do not certify an individual retail lot.

Names and identification

“Aretha mota” is a recorded trade name, not a language attribution. Soapnut names can refer to different species; use the botanical identity and fruit form when comparing products.

Preparation, precautions and storage

For an external fruit-based preparation, soak or simmer as appropriate and strain the liquid; allow any heated liquid to cool. Avoid the eyes and swallowing, test a small area first and rinse thoroughly. Keep the material and washing liquid away from children. Stop if irritation occurs. Store sealed, cool and dry, and follow the printed best-before date.

Frequently asked questions

What is Reetha, and is every soapnut the same species?

Reetha is commonly called soapnut or soapberry. This listing uses Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. as its botanical identity. Other Sapindus species also occur in trade, so a regional name alone is not enough to identify the species.

Should I choose Natural fruit or Powder?

Natural gives dried soapnut fruit for your own water-based preparation; Powder is the ground form for a preparation requiring powder. The photos show Natural fruit. Neither option is a ready-made shampoo or premixed hair mask.

Are these seedless shells, and is the powder made only from the shell?

This listing describes Natural fruit and Powder; it does not certify a seedless-shell grade or a shell-only milling specification. If either is essential to your recipe, contact the store to confirm the current pack before ordering.

How is Reetha traditionally used for hair washing?

For an external cleansing preparation, dried fruit may be soaked or simmered in water and the liquid strained; let any heated preparation cool before use. Powder needs suitable preparation instructions. Keep the material and washing liquid out of the eyes, test a small area first and rinse thoroughly.

Does this pack include Amla and Shikakai?

No. This is Reetha alone; Amla and Shikakai are sold separately. They are often used together in traditional hair-cleansing preparations, but there is no single blend ratio suitable for every scalp or recipe.

Can I eat Reetha, or use it to treat hair loss or dandruff?

This listing is intended for external cleansing, not food. Do not swallow the fruit, powder or washing liquid. No hair-regrowth, dandruff-cure or scalp-disease result is promised. Stop if irritation occurs and seek appropriate advice for persistent symptoms.

Which pack sizes are available, and how should I store it?

Choose Natural or Powder in 100g, 200g, 400g or 900g and check the selected variant's current price and stock. Keep sealed, cool and dry, away from sunlight and moisture; use a dry utensil and follow the printed best-before date.

Before you order

Use our raw herb buying guide to compare forms, pack sizes and storage. Browse all herbs or contact Jadibuti Store for help with a current pack or intended preparation.

Related ingredients sold separately

Compare Shikakai pods and powder and Amla Natural and Powder. This pack contains the selected Reetha form; those ingredients are not included.

Identity references

• Kew Plants of the World Online: Sapindus mukorossi
• IISc India Flora: Reetha / North Indian soapnut
• NMPB-supported high-trade list: Reetha
• NMPB-supported trade checklist: fruit and trade-name mapping