Despite these limitations, the study demonstrates that measuring fecal calprotectin levels is a useful screening tool for identifying patients most likely to need endoscopy, and the test can contribute important information to guide patient management at a tertiary-care level, the authors write.
Named after the olive oil-based soaps originating in Castile, Spain, Castile soap can come in liquid or bar form, but it is made only from vegetable oils â i.e., no animal fats. Dr. Bronner's, one of the most popular brands of Castile soap, is primarily made of coconut, olive, and hemp oils, but other oils like avocado, almond, and walnut can also be used.
Black soap is generally made from locally harvested African plants such as plantain, cocoa pods, palm tree leaves and shea tree bark. The ingredients are sun-dried and roasted, which is how it gets its deep color. Water and oils such as coconut, palm and shea butter are then added.