is indigenous to the Middle East including Oman, and its leaves are traditionally used by women to wash, darken and lengthen hairs (Ali and Kadhim, 2011).
It is reported to contain four saponin glycosides that help in removing excess sebum without causing adverse reactions (Mahran et al., 1996).
Saponins also exhibit antibacterial and antifungal activities that make them important ingredients of cosmetic applications (Chen et al., 2010).