Product
ID# 399 Sarsaparilla Root Mexico C/S 1-lb
Botanical Name
Smilax aristolochiifolia
Usual Origin(s)
Mexico
Pack Size
Net Wt: 16oz (454g)
Volume
approx. 7 cups
Description
This is Black Sarsaparilla, also known as Mexican Sarsaparilla, native to Central America. It is primarilly used as a flavoring for beverages, desserts, and candies but also has been traditionally used in for ailments ranging from leprosy and rheumatism to anemia. More scientific evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of sarsaparilla for these uses.
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