 |
Sarsaparilla
Root
(Hemidesmus indicus)
Other
names:
Gray Sarsaparilla, Mexican Sarsaparilla, Vera Cruz
Sarsaparilla, Equadorian Sarsaparilla, Shot Bush,
Red-bearded Sarsaparilla, Brown Sarsaparilla,
Smilax, Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Honduran
Sarsaparilla, Rabbit Root
|
Medicinally
Constituents
included in Sarsaparilla are beta-sitosterol,
starch, fatty acids, calcium, cetyl-alcohol,
chromium, cobalt, glucose, iron, magnesium,
manganese, phosphorus, potassium, resin, saponin,
silicon, sitosterol-d glucoside, tin, zinc,
B-vitamins and vitamins A, C and D.
Sarsaparilla
is considered to be a fine tonic and blood
purifier that is said to attack and neutralize
toxins (including environmental poisons) in the
blood. In addition, the herb also promotes
urination and sweating; and that action is
believed to further rid the body of toxins through
bodily secretions. It also helps to cool the body
and break intermittent fevers.
As
an antibacterial, Sarsaparilla has been used
internally and externally to counteract infections
of all kinds. Internally, the herb is said to
attack microbial substances in the blood and also
counteract urinary tract infections. It was used
for centuries as a treatment for syphilis,
gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted
diseases, being officially listed in both the
United States Pharmacopoeia and the United States
Dispensatory for those ailments. Externally, it is
said to treat psoriasis, leprosy, boils,
abscesses, skin diseases, wounds and eczema.
Conventional medicine recognized Sarsaparilla's
value in treating skin conditions in the 1940s,
when The New England Journal of Medicine
officially praised it for treating psoriasis.
Sarsaparilla
is an anti-inflammatory that is believed to ease
rheumatism, arthritis and other inflammatory
conditions. Because of its diuretic properties,
the stimulation of urine production increases the
excretion of uric acid, which also helps to
relieve gout; and although it does not relieve
acute cases of gout, its use may prevent attacks
when taken over a period of weeks or months.
Sarsaparilla
for centuries has been used for sexual impotence
and as a tonic for physical weakness. Sarsaparilla
stimulates metabolism, enhances glandular balance,
boosts and balances hormone production and
cleanses blood. It naturally stimulates the
production of hormones.
The saponins and plant sterols found in
Sarsaparilla are the ones thought to mimic the
action of some human hormones, giving it the said
potential as a tonic for sexual functioning,
rejuvenation and stamina.
In men, the herb is said to stimulate production
of natural hormones (testosterone), which may help
to restore both sexual interest and erectile
function. This action is different from many
other male aphrodisiacs that act by increasing
blood to the penis, which also carries the risk of
creating high blood pressure. In women, hormonal
production is also said to be encouraged, which
may not only boost diminished sex drive, but may
also help to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
Body
builders claim that the natural steroidal
glycosides in Sarsaparilla help to build muscle
mass, while avoiding the harmful side effects of
anabolic steroids. Additionally, they maintain
that use of the herb boosts energy and stamina,
and eases the inflammatory conditions brought
about by strenuous exercise.
History
The
indigenous tribes of Central and South America
used Sarsaparilla for centuries for sexual
impotence, rheumatism, skin ailments and as a
tonic for physical weakness. New World traders of
the 1400s and 1500s soon discovered and adopted
the herb and introduced it into European society,
where physicians there considered it a fine tonic,
blood purifier, diuretic and diaphoretic, as well
as a strong remedy for syphilis and other
sexually-transmitted diseases. Since that time,
Sarsaparilla has gained popularity for its
medicinal effects, and it became registered as an
official herb in the United States Pharmacopoeia
as a treatment for syphilis from 1820 to 1910.
 |
Sarsaparilla
Root C/O
(Hemidesmus indicus)
Origin-
India 
Sarsaparilla
is a blood
purifier and detoxifier
that cleanse the body and has
benefits for the liver. Sarsaparilla enhances
libido in both sexes, fights impotence in
men and helps menopause symptoms in women.
|
Bulk
Herbs
A-D
E-O
P-Z
For
educational purposes only This information
has not been evaluated by the Food and
Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease. |
