Scientific Name: Similax Regelii

Parts Used: Root

Another Name: Granny Bush, Bay Wormwood, Marigold, Rosemary, Reed Grass, Red or Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Quay Quill Sarsaparilla, Bejuco De Carona, Brown Sarsaparilla, Zarzaparilla

Properties: Alterative, Bitter, Carminative, Tonic, Diaphoretic, Anti-pyretic, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Antidote, Analgesic, Hepatic, Antispasmodic

Body Parts Affected: Blood, Skin, Circulatory System, Intestines, Immune System, Digestive System, Reproductive System

Uses: The root of Jamaican Sarsaparilla is used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and other pains. It is used to remedy skin conditions, such as, acne, eczema, psoriasis, ring worm and scrofula diseases.  It is said to cure syphilis. It is a good blood purifier. It helps to break up infections in the body by eliminating wastes through urine and perspiration. It supports the proper functioning of the liver and colon. It is an ingredient in many tonics for general well-being. Sarsaparilla is regarded as an aphrodisiac, and especially prized by Jamaican men. It balances the hormones in both males and females. It is recommended as an antidote for any strong poison but should be taken on a clear stomach. It is used to relieve flatulence. It is used as an eye-wash. Also used for colds, fever, and as  a hair growth hormone.

History/Tradition: Sarsaparilla is a main ingredient in “Roots” tonics. It is prized for its aphrodisiac properties. It is believed that carrying the dry root with you will prolong your life. a woman with menstrual pain. For cold and fever, pour hot water over the leaves and keep covered to draw. This can be given to a baby in case of constipation. Old timers say that the fruit is eaten boiled as pickle or in stews, or it is fried after soaking in salt.

Benefits: Sarsaparilla is a remedy for rheumatism and gout. It acts as a male hormone, testosterone, and an aphrodisiac. It balances male and female hormones. Sarsaparilla is an alterative (blood purifier) that is known for its normalizing activity. Liver supportive properties are also noted. Sarsaparilla is a performance formula for its overall influence on healthy metabolism.

Note: Root may be mixed with food.

Family Name: Similacaceae

Herb #: HRB-201
Name: Sarsaparilla
Price: $19.50
Format: 1/2 oz Pkg, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz and bulk
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Resources:
Popular Uses of Common Jamaican Herbs/Medicinal Food  -- Edwin "Ras Makara" Lawson
Natural Healing with Herbs --- Humbart Santillo, N.D. cpy.1984
Notes on Jamaica Ethnobotany -- Martha Warren Beck -- 1922 Jamaican Herbs -- Diane Robertson
Flowering Plants of Jamaica -- C.D. Adams, UWI
Wild Flowers of Jamaica -- Alex D. Hawkes, Brenda C. Sutton
Atlas of Medicinals Plants of Middle America, Bahamas to Yucatan -- Julia F. Morton
Home Health-Care Guide (Jamaican and Medicinal Herbs) -- Winston and Ethel Monroe
Dr. Winklet Gallimore / Scientific Research Council - Jamaica
Dr. Sylvia Mitchell / University of the West Indies - BioTechnology Department