Sarsaparilla Root, Mexican - Cut & Sifted

(Smilax medica)

A tropical woody vine - this one is found in Mexico, hence the Latin name Smilax medica.  Others are found in other tropical

areas - South America, the Caribbean, West Indies, Jamaica, Honduras, etc. 

Original peoples from these regions used this root to treat various conditions.  This root has been found to be beneficial in treating:  

Psoriasis

Arthritis

Boosting the Immune System

Relieving digestive problems

Lessen inflammation & pain

Protects the Liver

It also has Anti-Inflammatory & Antibacterial Properties

These are just some of the medicinal uses of this root.  This root is not to be confused with Indian sarsaparilla which is of a different scientific genus and species and does not offer the same benefits as any of the Smilax varieties.  

All of the benefits of this root are not listed here.  

Please seek out many other ways this

amazing root that has been effectively used for centuries is beneficial to the body.

It may be:

Encapulated when ground into a powder,

Made into tinctures

Made into tea

Used in various desserts

Added to soups, stews, drinks

Used in skin care for wrinkles and to reduce appearance of age spots (whether used topically or internally), it is reported 

to detoxify the body.