Dried sarsaparilla herb (Smilax ornata)
Dried sarsaparilla herb (Smilax ornata)
Daily adult dose unless otherwise prescribed: 1-2g per 200ml (a mug) of water, cover and boil gently for 5 - 10 minutes (make a decoction) strain and drink up to 3 times a day.
May cause gastric upset in sensitive individuals, in this case please stop taking sarsaparilla and seek advice on an alternative.
Family: Liliaceae
Part used: Root and rhizome
Habitat: Sarsaparilla is a tropical evergreen vine with twining and trailing stems, native to tropical regions of America.
Constituents: Steroidal saponins (up to 3%), phytosterols including beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol, flavonoids including astilbin and derivatives.
Actions: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, antipuritic (anti-itch), anti-rheumatic, diuretic
Sarsaparilla is mainly used for musculoskeletal and skin complaints
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