Sarsaparilla Herb Nerd NZ

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