Sarsaparilla ( Smilax officinalis)
Other Names::
Sarsaparilla is a climbing vine with prickly stems and small red berries. Its root is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and tonic properties.
Energetics::
Heating
Properties::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Tonic
Increases systemic strength and tone
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Digestive
Urinary
Musculoskeletal