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SARSAPARILLA (SMILAX)
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
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Sarsaparilla is used in the
beverage industry as a
flavouring agent in soft
drinks like root beer.
This herb removes toxins
from the body by cleaning
the blood, thus it is used
for skin conditions, like
acne, eczema and psoriasis,
which are considered to
result from toxin
accumulation.
Sarsaparilla can also be
used to cleanse toxins from
the urinary tract by causing
fluids to flush through the
kidneys. |
This
release of fluids is
also helpful to
reduce fluid
retention and
inflammation.
Sarsaparilla is
recommended by
natural health
practitioners for a
variety of
conditions
including: hives,
psoriasis, rashes,
eczema, arthritis,
swelling and
disorders caused by
blood impurities.
Sarsaparilla can be
used as encapsulated
root, dried root or
tincture.
Sarsaparilla can be
used topically to
treat skin
conditions, just be
sure to dilute any
alcohol-based
formulas to avoid
skin irritation. It
is found as a
component of many
cleansing formulas.
It has traditionally
been combined with
yellow dock for the
treatment of chronic
skin conditions.
Sarsaparilla, in
large doses, may
cause stomach
irritation. Do
not take
prescription
medication at the
same time of the day
as sarsaparilla
because the
medication may not
be absorbed.
Sarsaparilla should
be used cautiously
by individuals with
kidney disease
because it alters
kidney function and
increases fluid
loss. |
Sarsaparilla–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Roots. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Detoxification,
skin
diseases,
psoriasis,
water
retention,
rheumatic
complaints. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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No standard
dosing.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Detoxifying
herbs,
yellow dock. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Sarsaparilla,
in large
doses, may
cause
stomach
irritation.
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Do not take
prescription
medication
at the same
time of the
day as
sarsaparilla.
·
Sarsaparilla
should be
used
cautiously
by
individuals
with kidney
disease.
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