How To Make Yucca Soap

Making Soap from the Common Yucca Plant

[@vieraveira]

In my organic chemistry class, I learned that yucca plants contain saponins, which are natural compounds that produce a soap-like lather when mixed with water. Saponins, found in various parts of the yucca, have detergent properties, allowing them to break down dirt, oils, and grease. Unlike commercial methods that often involve synthetic chemicals like sodium lauryl sulfate and natural fats to manufacture soap, yucca plants naturally contain these saponins, ready to be used as a cleansing agent.

[@lifesprodject5265]

This is what the natives used for their hygiene and ceremonial uses. And yes this definitely can be used for shampoo and cleanliness. Think about all the different sopes used before all these modern companies pushing their chemically based products for money... Navajo Grandma has a channel that teaches these native ways also ...

[@average_janitor367]

finally someone said natives instead of indian

[@mariamunoz3338]

​@@average_janitor367 Indians are from India natives are from a particular place. EX usa, mexico etc. I also wouldn't recommend using the plants as a soap many are allergic to the sap.

[@Ivegotwormsinme]

My father was never this patient with me. Good on you for being a solid dad and passing down your skills along with your love.

[@PotionsMaster666]

Same bro😭 I was anticipating a whole lot of scolding in this video...

[@jimmartin3833]

Yucca soap mix in some Cattial jelly into the soap and make battle field wound cleanser. Neat information to know if y'all are out in the bush and get hurt with no way to get help in order to make survival medical soap and if you have aloe Vera you can mix in Cattial jelly for a really amazing medical gel. 😊

[@patremagilbert8787]

Thanks

[@abrahamlorenzo421]

yeah thats what i used during all my battles

[@AlanKidd4life]

Hey Corporals Corner. Love your videos. I experimented a few years back with yucca root, and took a short 1" or 2" section and planted that in dirt. Surprisingly, that root section grew into 3 new plants. So for anyone watching this, try replanting the root section that was removed from the "artichoke" section shown in this video. Also, I'd even dare to say that the small segments that were removed from the core may even be able to be planted in dirt, or sprouted in water, and then planted in dirt, that each of them may grow into a new plant. Yucca is a succulent plant and may root very easily. Give it a shot. I'd like to hear how that goes. Thanks for the great videos...keep it up bro!

[@jerrybates5791]

Trilled you are introducing your son into your channel series. Young people watch other young people and them message gets to the most indangered group.

[@tribesail1336]

How what a great life

[@jerryguerra348]

I made this in school when I was a child. About the same age as you little helper. Cool video. Keep them coming.

[@gypsyqt6904]

OK, so that cute little guy with you must be your son! Wonderful, and he is sooo blessed to be learning everything from y'all! I miss my daddy, he passed when I was 25. He would have loved to watch your show too! We camped all the time as a family. He also knew how to do everything!! A jack of all trades master of none, just like you. G-d bless!

[@TerahGardens-p3s]

Thank you for a very well-done, clear and simple video on how to actually do this. And, as a plant enthusiast, thank you for demonstrating the compassion of mentioning and being concerned for the life and well-being of the plant. Many thanks and much love, blessings.

[@chrismoore600]

I saw a man use the pointed end with the strands attached to sow up a tent. Very cool.

[@kp894]

It's so great to see you passing these skills down to your son! Thank you for teaching the rest of us as well.

[@DaisukidaioNihon]

Awesome, I think that some nature skills in our lives is good for us. We are too technological.

[@BurninUp831]

This is what Navajo people did. I grew up on the Rez and they showed us how to do this when I was in first grade

[@amenaanderson1024]

Wow, this video was so informative. I never knew you could make soap from plants. Thanks for making this video.

[@monyscell8352]

Saponins or sapon is actually where the word soap comes from.

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

Yes, there are also 'soap nuts' in Asia you can was your clothes with naturally:) The Creator GOD gave us everything we need in plants and animals, our ancestors knew this and had healthier bodies, minds and land for it

[@aprilm.wemigwans-mezimegwa541]

Well how did you think soap was made? They did not just pull it out of ether. Remember the movie fight club he does and talks about corporations and soap making

[@joshuakochendarfer3663]

HAHAHA I love the smile on your face at the beginning of this video! Thank you very much for your presentations! I appreciate the fact that you stay on topic and get to the point all while showing us how to do it! Once again thank you very much. Peace and love.

[@teresaroman3348]

Looking at some of your older stuff, I have several Yucca plants growing in and around the flower beds. Happy for this knowledge!

[@kosumozero]

natural soap!! wonderful!!

[@cherriezontop567]

This is REAL SOAP!!!💯

[@theresadailey5809]

His father taught him, then his father must have learned it from the Navaho Indian tribe, Navaho Grandma has a KZbin channel on this subject,which has been passed down from generations, she also used the parts of the roots and demonstrated ,washing 3 of her granddaughters hair, one had very long hair, hair was washed using a bucket of water to rinse, their hair came out beautiful, clean and shiny..

[@Musicguy1161]

So great to see you making this training time family time as well. A boy learning from his father is excellent. Spot on corporal, I salute you!

[@BanZandar]

Great video. I learned about this plant a long time ago. Great way to keep clean in the wild and it can be used for long term. It's still used by the Apache.

[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

These classics are your absolute best. Enjoyed seeing these!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Great information and demonstration Shawn. Awesome seeing the "little dude" out there with you as well! Take care.

[@mattnobrega6621]

Haven't seen a video from you in a long while. Glad I checked my subscriptions. I miss your videos. I'm a former marine veteran. It's good to see that your still doing the training. Ooooorah and semper fi brother.

[@mohamadikbaabdillah3238]

Senengnya jadi ayah dan mengajak puteranya melakukan hobi berpetualangan berdua di alam. Barakallahhu fikum

[@gypsyqt6904]

WOW!!! I am also creating my own facial cleaning - all natural - products!! This is soooo awesome!! Thank you! I want to make my own soap, but only for my facial cleansing line. Have a blessed day!

[@oliviarackley1503]

I love corporal for loving the lives of plants!

[@lottanerve1777]

You have got to be the most knowledgeable survivalist, I have ever found.... and I have been all over trying to find knowledge

[@corrinenolan344]

Awe man... you're a good dad. I'm into natural medicines. Thanks for the pointers with using leaves first. That's how I gather unless I have to take a root. Great video.

[@mandy7684]

Thank you for showing us how to process the yucca into soap.

[@Throughthebit2000]

Two thumbs up, one for each of you! On a softer note, when the yucca plant flowers, the scent is heavenly. Check em out if you ever see one bloom! Thank you Corporal and Son.

[@knighthawk25u]

Great information Cpl Kelly. I had no idea you could process Yucca into soap.

[@jeffreymchoul]

...and another great video and a great topic. Most people would over look this great resource. Also great to see the Little Corporal in action. He is definitely growing fast...

[@dmtnw4480]

You are a great teacher God Bless you

[@melvinhowell5469]

Outstanding! Great to see Private Kelly completing his Basic! Great video guys, thank you!

[@johnlbales2773]

Many blessings to you & yours. You are one wise man. Thanks.

[@GenniHubbell]

Thanks for the info. Also the thorn and very center of the leaf, when cut from plant and peeled properly can be used like a needle & thread. 😉

[@ud45]

Wow! What a useful bit of outdoors wisdom. Thanks again.

[@tukpunker]

actually using the soap is a good touch.

[@kebrun4484]

I can wait to try this during my Annual Training this May. Great video.

[@andrewharbit7449]

The ones here in Missouri grow massive root clusters, many ppl attempt to dig them up to kill them here with little success. We let ours grow for the vast number of uses.

[@ah-laneloreto9492]

Thank u for sharing this... Now i know its uses... God bless u

[@colewebb4643]

Thank you corporal Kelly injoyed the vlog glad to see you got you'r son involved away from the computer and game's learning some life skill's good job C😎😎L

[@rogeraimable5477]

I think in the last 3 days I've watched 6 or 7 of your videos. Dope stuff.

[@davidschmidt270]

Such a blessing to be able to learn these skills! Thank you....early on in the video when your boy was kinda dancing his little jig I laughed.... somethin' I would have done as a kid too! Thank you Sir 🕊️🛐✝️🐧🌵

[@sharinnature]

😃👍🌵🍃Great information,I loved yucca before but now I love it more🤷

[@JimRodgers]

The ultimate biodegradable soap! If I'm ever in a desert climate where yucca is plentiful I'll give that a shot.

[@jeremiahshine]

Jim Rodgers It's like a weed here in Indiana.

[@osnisida]

I have yucca plants on my front yard so I might try some of this out.

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks ! Good information !

[@tribesail1336]

I love those nature sounds

[@thomasgold-1000]

Thank you Corporal - helpful demonstration! 👍

[@mac7406]

Great information Corporal. Thank you!

[@courtlandthompson5459]

Great video, very informative cheers man

[@deettaphelps5066]

I like the whole video, but 1:38 reminded me of my son.

[@Unknown39485]

Invaluable. Thank you so much

[@practicallifetelevision8261]

As always, great video, and great knowledge.

[@listentothetrees9702]

Beautiful

[@gordonmiller4439]

Nice info and demonstration!

[@keithvantassel947]

Learned something new thanks,keep up the great videos

[@Smootus]

Great video... thanks for posting

[@TACHILL]

Great presentation. Nature will always provide a way

[@southernwanderer7912]

Very useful information to have. Thank you.

[@f.arguello1012]

Thank you.

[@aliyawilson9652]

Wonderful, thank you for showing what yucca can do. Does the green stalk stain the hands green overtime?

[@masasikatano9483]

I also love yucca fruit in "7 days to die".

[@KahlestEnoch]

Great video very informative thanks

[@VisuMotion]

Thank you so much for making this video

[@johnlord8337]

10* Use the same base, and bash the top into a fibrous mesh, and make a soapy shaving brush, or soapy scrubby skin brush.

[@RavenBlaze]

First rock on for the family time! Second yucca is highly toxic if ingested. So while it is a good soap, DO NOT BRUSH YOUR TEETH WITH IT!!!!!

[@sampickett3843]

Jennifer D. Yucca root is used as food in from Mexico into S America. Even on the menu in restaurants. It is a very starchy carbohydrate, so it is not a very nutritious food. But it does supply calories if you are in need. There could be some varieties or parts of the plant that are poisonous, but I have not checked that out.

[@BanZandar]

Just remember to soak the root first

[@jacksonsabol7697]

I think you mean Cassava. Where I'm from, cassava is called yuca, so it's an easy mistake. But they are very different plants. The plant featured in the video is from the genus Yucca, in the spurge family. The cultivated plant in Mexico, Central, and South America that's edible is from the genus Manihot, in the asparagus family. Don't eat plants from the genus Yucca

[@axel1518]

Yucca flowers are edible tho

[@riv6580]

Jennifer D. I heard once that it’s tapioca that they sel as yucca, especially when fried. It was a language barrier long ago and was never corrected. Accents..

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

Everyone should also know that the yucca plant can be cut off at the ground and the stalk can be cut into several sections and planted and they will all root and make separate yucca plants

[@ladylovestoscrap]

very informative, thank you. I live in WA State, dont think we have any yuccas. But cool to know.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

excellent as always

[@charlieredeemed]

I live in Arizona; plenty of Yucca!

[@makelove1267]

You dont have to kill the whole plant you can dig up some of the roots (on larger plants) and allow the plant to keep living.

[@recall5811]

thanks for watching

[@phyllismulkey3778]

great demo

[@Manal6195]

Thank you

[@jaybenton546]

Smart AF..

[@mduvigneaud]

Awesome! Good info!

[@WindDancer435]

Thank you for the video. I make my own soap using lye, oil and water, but today I ran across a video for horse chestnut soap. I am wondering if the chestnut trees in Texas can make soap? Here are many Yucca plants here and I will MOST definite try this. I make my own soaps and body butters. So, thank you so very much for this. I can hardly wait to try this. Have you tried to make chestnut soap? Please let me know. Thank you again!!!!!

[@frankfaker519]

Like your Intro. Best Man!

[@bryanmccarroll2633]

This could make a good short.

[@rinistephenson5550]

Looks like the Forest Falls area in CA. Thanks for being so supportive of your son. Good dad!

[@shea5542]

Subscribed.

[@tom_olofsson]

Pretty cool. I read that parts of the yucca are edible too.

[@phyrewillow6463]

Only in some varieties, and they have to be cooked to break down the saponins. Please be careful and double check that you have the right variety

[@keithmorse9716]

This is a great idea also I was wondering about Sage Pine and maybe some other plants that might be able to be used for something similar

[@kneadinghands]

It MOST DEFINITELY is a natural soap and shampoo. What you meant to say is that it doesn't compare to store shelf phalate, and SLS ladder products.

[@joshvicini4148]

Awesome dad!

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good information

[@prestigeshots1372]

You know you got clout when yo got 6 dislikes and 1.1k likes keep up the good work bro

[@NewbTactical]

Good ol yucca good to young kids out of cell phones and in nature

[@captainwolf3805]

Sweet yucca SWEET YUCCA Bitter yucca has small amounts of cyanide

[@lurchfowler2]

Awesome

[@Letthewildbee]

😂😂😂😂 nothing replaced"real shampoo or soap. " Ummm this is the REAL SHAMPOO and soap. Good tutorial, someone asked me how to make it and I don't have a video with verbal instructions mine is silent, always looking to share good info. The natives used this through many parts of the country. I was told by a native friend about it originally. I had seen it was used but didn't understand...I have extremely curly hair and used to spend a lot of money in upkeep. Now I use yucca shampoo and everyone is jealous of my hair.i only say this because it is a legitimate replacement even if you have access to other things. The chemicals in shampoo can be among some of the strongest in your home besides cleaners, all being terrible for your health . I have converted several folks to um yucca shampoo and soaps. You can also add other herbs to your liking. Thank you for the descriptive video so I can share this with friends who ask

[@juliastephaniec3146]

This is a California yucca? I notice the ones with the thick root have wider leaves. I went harvesting and most of them have thin roots like yours.

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

Typically you would take leave from the outside of the Yucca, similar to harvesting lettuce leaves, to keep the plant more viable and growing continuously. Other than that -- excellent video.

[@Prepare2Survive]

Aren't saponins also used for fish poison where it causes fish to float to the surface in a stunned state?

[@austin503]

Well, that makes it useful for fishing

[@burnindaylighthikers98]

very interesting !

[@texashillbilly6148]

Way cool.

[@phonecards1]

Thanks.

[@thegreatestislove8604]

Can this be dried and used later like with soap berries?

[@mixedviews3536]

Yes! Check out Navajo Grandma’s video for a more traditional preparation.