Sarsaparilla Tincture

Smilax ornata

Common name: Sarsaparilla

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

Traditional and current uses:

Sarsaparilla is mainly used for musculoskeletal and skin complaints

• Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic pain, gout, arthritis
• Chronic skin conditions particularly when itchy, eczema, psoriasis

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