Sarsaparilla
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Botanical Name |
Smilax officinalis |
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Family |
Liliaceae |
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Parts used |
Roots, rhizome |
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Harvesting |
Throughout the year |
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Actions |
Alterative, anti-rheumatic, diaphoretic, diuretic |
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Constituents |
Sapogenins, glycosides, essential oil, resin |
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Combines with |
Burdock, yellow dock, cleavers |
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Skin |
Psoriasis |
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Circulatory muscle joint |
Rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis |