SARSAPARILLA ROOT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SARSAPARILLA ROOT HEALTH BENEFITSDETOXIFICATION / KIDNEY HEALTH
Sarsaparilla is rich in compounds that bind to endotoxins (including inflammatory conditions that can lead to liver disease, flu-like symptoms and respiratory disorders), & removes them from the body. This effect earns Sarsaparilla its classification as a herb which cleanses the blood.
Sarsaparilla’s diuretic action forces the excretion of toxins through urination which supports kidney health by clearing the kidneys. It also helps to relieve fluid retention, puffiness, swelling and bloating. It is important to remember to drink lots of pure water to support the kidneys whilst taking diuretic herbs.
BALANCES THE HORMONES
This plant contains sterols closely resemble testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen. Plant hormones are not identical to human hormones, but close enough so that the liver doesn’t have to work as hard to produce actual human hormones. Thus, Sarsaparilla helps to maintain proper levels of testosterone and progesterone which can help the hair to grow. It is also used by body builders as a natural steroid to promote muscle growth and mass.
The sterols found in Sarsaparilla can also increase the male sex drive and have been shown to increase blood flow and boost sperm motility.
Sarsaparilla phytochemicals have a progesterogenic action, making it beneficial in premenstrual problems, and debility and depression associated with menopause.
HELP PSORIASIS & OTHER CONDITIONS
One of the more surprising Sarsaparilla benefits is its ability to treat psoriasis. It has the highest saponin concentration of all medicinal plants, with the steroidal saponins; sarsaparilloside, smilasaponin and pairllin believed to be primarily responsible for the medicinal action of Sarsaparilla root.
Other skin conditions that have been found to benefit from this herb include; eczema, rashes, acne, fungus, pruritus and wounds.