Dried Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax species)

Dried Sarsaparilla Root may be used as supportive therapy for chronic rheumatism, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. It is said to be useful for proper functioning of the body as a whole.

Size: 75g.

USES & BENEFITS

• May be used as supportive therapy for chronic rheumatism, gout and rheumatoid arthritis
• Use for proper functioning of the body as a whole
• May assist in relieving flatulence
• May help purify the blood as well as urino-genital tract, thus assisting in the treatment of infections and inflammation
• Useful in the treatment of scaling skin conditions such as psoriasis, scrofula and ringworm

HOW TO USE

• Decoction: Take 2-3 teaspoons of root with 1 cup of water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 min. Strain and drink 3 times a day.
• Tincture: Take 1-2 ml 3 times a day.

CONTAINS

• Saponins, based on the aglycones sarsasapogenin and smilagenin, stigmasterol, glycosides.

PROPERTIES

• Alterative
• Antirheumatic
• Diaphoretic
• Diuretic

WARNINGS

• May increase absorption of digitalis glycosides