Sarsaparilla.Smilax officinalis,Legend of Smilax China.
Contents:
- Basic Botanical Info:Sarsaparilla,Smilax officinalis.
- Botanical Description:Sarsaparilla,Smilax Medica,Smilax China.
- Sarsaparilla Phytochemicals and Constituents.
- Botanical Source and History of Sarsaparilla,Smilax root.
- Sarsaparilla Tribal and Herbal Medicine Uses.
- Current Practical Uses of Sarsaparilla,Smilax root.
- Sarsaparilla Worldwide Ethnomedical Uses.
- Administration and Suggestions:hwo to use Smilax officinalis?.
- Smilax officinalis Family.
- Research Update:Smilax officinalis.
Basic Botanical Info:What is Uva Ursi,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?
Applications:
Immunomodulating effects.
Mental Problems.
Tribal and folk Uses.
Sexually-transmitted diseases.
Blood purifier.
Male sexual rejuvenator and Body Building.
Liver protective/immune-mediated liver injury protection.
Antibiotic.
Against leptospirosis.
Skin conditions.
Weak diuretic and laxative effects.
Anti-inflammatory.
Cleansing.
Progesterogenic action/PMS.
Parasitic worm.
Urinary system and remedy for cystitis and renal colic from kidney stones.
Blood purifier and Good for eczema with deep, bloody cracks on the hands.
Psoriasis and respiratory diseases.
Promotes sweating and is useful for catarrh.
Properties:
Main Actions (in order): blood cleanser, immunomodulator (selectively reduces overactive immune cells), antimutagenic (cellular protector), detoxifier, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions),Syphilis treatment.
Sarsaparilla is also known by the names Shot Bush, Small Spikenard, Wild Licorice, Black Creeper, and Rabbit Root. Sarsaparilla is a tropical American perennial plant. Various species are also found in Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. It is also found throughout India and in the Himalayas. Sarsaparilla known as "Jamaican Sarsaparilla" is considered the best, with Honduran and Mexican close behind. This plant derived its name from being exported to Europe through Jamaica.
The word Sarsaparilla comes from the Spanish "Sarza", meaning a bramble, and "parilla", a vine, referring to the thorny stems of the plant. Its roots, which are used in herbology, burrow deeply into the ground, while its vines are avid climbers. When Sarsaparilla was first brought from Mexico to Spain in the 1500's, it was exalted as a treatment for venereal diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis. This caused it to be very popular with pirates and cowboys. Cowboys ordering Sarsaparilla usually requested this drink after visiting brothels.
Dosage: Root Decoction: 1/2 to 1 cup 2-3times daily;Capsules: 1-2 g twice daily;Tincture: 2-3 ml twice daily.
Safety and Toxicity:
Excessive dosages can cause gastrointestinal irritation.Sarsaparilla can cause nausea and kidney damage. Large doses for long periods of time are to be avoided. Since sarsaparilla can increase absorption and/or elimination of digitalis and bismuth, such combinations are contraindicated.
Reference:
1.Sarsaparilla.Smilax officinalis,Legend of Smilax China.
last edit date:10th,Mar.2010.
- Name:Smilax sarsaparilla Extract
- Serie No:P088
- Specifications:10:1.TLC.
- INCI Name:Smilax Aristolochiaefolia Extract,Smilax Officinalis Root Extract.
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:306-819-2
- CAS:97404-52-9
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Smilax Aristolochiaefolia Extract is an extract of the roots of the sarsaparilla,Smilax aristolochiaefolia,Liliaceae





