Sarsaparilla Loose Tea 50g

Smilax Officinalis (Smilax ornata) *Wild Harvested

Common Name: Sarsasparilla root, Honduran sarsaparilla, and Jamaican sarsaparilla

Family: Liliaceae

Part Used: Root

Description: The root of various species of perennial climbers obtained commercially as long, slender, and red to orange-brown rootlets with pale cortex and fibrous yellow core; the taste is slightly acrid and bitter and there is no odour. Native to Honduras (brown), Jamaican (red), and Costa Rica.

Constituents: Steroidal saponins, phytosterols, Starch, and minerals.

 Action: Anti-fungal, Anti-Inflammatory, Diuretic, Topical, Alterative; gentle circulatory stimulant.

Nutritional ingredients: Smilax officinalis is used as the basis for a soft drink frequently called sarsaparilla. It is also a primary ingredient in old fashioned-style root beer.

Suggested use as a Traditional Herbal Remedies Only: Sarsaparilla root contains saponins, which likely work by disabling bacterial components called endotoxins. Used in the treatment for gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Sarsaparilla  is used for increasing urination in order to reduce fluid retention. Due to its anti-inflammatory attributes, Sarsasparilla is commonly used to treat psoriasis and itchy, scaly skin conditions

Suggested dosage: Add 1-2 teaspoon of herbs to a teapot and stir, cover and leave the tea stand for 10 - 30 minutes in hot water, strain and drink one to two times a day. The use in children under 12 years of age has not been recommended due to lack of adequate data. Keep out of reach of children.

Dosage (Dry herb): 5g-10g per day.

Packaging: Re-sealable air tight, Kraft pouch and Store in a cool dry place.

Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.

Contraindications:  (seek GP and Professional Medical Herbalist)

Cautions: Do not administer to people with a known sensitivity to plants in the (Liliaceae) family.

Side Effects: GI irritation and nausea and nausea in large doses; asthma might be trigger from exposure to sarsaparilla dust.

Known Drug interaction: Saponins may affect absorption of Medication (seek GP and Professional Medical Herbalist).