Sarsaparilla herb is very good at eliminating wastes from the body through the urine and perspiration.This herb is a part of Jamaica's heritage, folklore and culture.Sarsaparilla (Smilax regilii) is native to Central America, China, Costa Rica and India and is now growing wild in the West Indies as well as Latin America. The medicinal properties are carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, as well as tonic. The main part used is the root and it from the family of Araliaceae. In the 17th century, it was imported into Europe where it was used as a treatment for venereal diseases. It is still used in India as a cure for syphilis. It can also be found in Jamaica where it is widely used. One of the the common names is reed grass. The best root comes from Honduras, Mexico and Jamaica. The root is popular in making tonics, sodas and other products such as tea bags. It forms a part of Jamaica's heritage, folklore and culture. It is known in Spanish as zarzaparrilla, which is derived from the words zarza, meaning "shrub" or "bramble,"and parrilla, meaning "vine."
Benefits of sarsaparillaIt is effective for all skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, as well as ringworm. It is also effective for ailments such as arthritis, cancer, rheumatism, gout, colds, fevers, catarrh, flatulence and menopause. In a research done on the root in 1993 at the Pennsylvania State University, the root was found to contain male and female hormones and it is used to treat sterility as well impotence in men. It is said that if you are not getting a good root, you can test it by chewing a piece of the root, if it has an acidic taste, then the root is good. The tea can be used externally as a wash for skin problems, ringworm, and also scrofula.
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