Sarsaparilla Tincture Information
Sarsaparilla got its name from two Spanish words: "zarza" and "parilla," referring to the thorny vines of the plant. Sarsaparilla was introduced into Europe as medicine in the 1500s and was said to have great value among the Indians. It may be used to aid proper functioning of the body as a whole and in the correction of such diffuse systemic problems as skin and rheumatic conditions. It is particularly useful in scaling skin conditions such as psoriasis, especially where there is irritation. As part of a wider treatment for chronic rheumatism it should be considered and is especially useful for rheumatoid arthritis. It has been shown that Sarsaparilla contains constituents with properties that aid testosterone activity in the body, and is frequently used as part of a body building regime. Sarsaparilla also contains calcium, copper, iron, iodine, manganese, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, B-complex and vitamins A, C, and D. Sarsaparilla Root is said to be good for gout, rheumatism, colds, fevers, and catarrhal problems, as well as for relieving flatulence.
Contraindications: Not recommended during pregnancy. Caution recommended in patients with renal failure.

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