It began in a dark grove where there were laughing waters, and ended at a quiet grave overgrown with brambles, nettles, and soapwort.
"Romance of the Rabbit"
Francis Jammes
It contains "saponin," such as the soapwort also specially furnishes.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
Several writers of note aver that such cases have been cured by a decoction of the plant; though perhaps the conclusion has been arrived at through the resemblance between the roots of soapwort and those of Sarsaparilla.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie