Condition
Treatment Support
alterative
Application
tincture, capsule
Sarsaparilla
(Smilax officinalis, S. spp.)
Botanical Information
A climbing or trailing perennial vine of the Lily family with prickly stems, thick rhizomes, and long slender roots.
Working with Sarsaparilla
Part(s) Used
Root, Rhizome
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, bulk herb.
Sarsaparilla is used for skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis, and for rheumatism and liver problems. It is a common ingredient in blood cleansing formulas, along with red clover and burdock root and seed. Very little scientific studies have been done on sarsaparilla, but it has a long history of use for syphilis, chronic rheumatism, and skin diseases and has been said to improve the appetite and digestion. Sarsaparilla has also been used extensively in the food industry as a flavoring agent in root beer, candy, etc.
Sarsaparilla has a taste of SWEET, AROMATIC and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Sarsaparilla
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
elimination enhancer
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tea, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tea, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
