Mexican Sarsaparilla.
Smilax aristolochilfolia root.
Price is per gram.
1/2 cup (125 mls) is approximately 47-50 grams.
 
No therapeutic claims are made.
Not for treatment of any condition.
Please consult your physician.
 
Active constituents may include:
**Steroidal saponins up to 3% based on either smilagenin or sarsapogenin . Parillin and smilacin are glycocies of the latter possibly as a by-product of processing. (1)
 
**Phytosterols including beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol. (1)
 
**Flavonoids including astilbin, smitilbin, resveratrol, dihydroxyquecetin & taxifolin. (1)
 
May be:
*Immune balancing
*Depurative,
*Diuretic
*Alterative
*Anti-inflammatory
 
May help with:
*Skin conditions
*Gout
*Arthritis
*Rheumatoid arthritis
 
Can be used for purification & spiritual cleansing.
 
1. Fisher, Carole. 2009. Materia Medica of Western Herbs. pg 164