Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Sarsaparilla Root |
| Botanical Name |
Smilax, various species |
| System Affected |
Rheumatism, gout, diuretic, hormones, hair, poison, eye |
| Properties |
Remedy for Rheumatism & gout, ringworm, blood purifier Diuretic, colds, fever, makes persperation when taken hot Balances female and male hormones. Acts as male hormone, testosterone. aphrodisiac Scrofula, skin Hair growth hormone, acne, skin arthritis, ain (head, joints) strong poion antidote eyewash, gas |
| Description |
root of evergreen shrub |
| Origin |
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| Notes |
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| Toxicity |
none; root may be mixed w/ food |
| Dosage |
1oz root boiled in 1 pint hot water once/2hr |
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