SARSAPARILLA
[620-8]
Just what the cowboy ordered - a refreshing glandular tonic
Smilax (various species)
Cowboys often ordered sarsaparilla (root beer) because it was both the most
widely used treatment for syphilis in the 1800's and was also considered
a male aphrodisiac.
A recent Chinese report rated it 90% effective against syphilis. (It may
take a while to show effects.)
The Greeks and Romans considered sarsaparilla an antidote for poisons.
Research shows that components of the root attack microbes in the body.
Sarsaparilla is a diuretic and can be used to support medical care for congestive
heart failure, high blood pressure, and premenstrual fluid retention.
lt promotes sweating.
It is especially good for skin problems such as psoriasis, acne, rashes
and hives.
Sarsaparilla is a popular herb in glandular balance formulas.
It contains saponins that have some chemical similarity to testosterone
and anabolic steroids. It does not actually contain any of these but the
saponins are used by the body in the synthesis of steroid sex hormones.
