Smilax medicinal root

Product detailed description

Smilax officinalis or sarsaparilla (lat. Smilax officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and West India. It is used and known in various folk medicines. In traditional Chinese medicine, sarsaparilla is mixed with a number of other plants, while in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, fresh leaf juice is used to rinse the skin.
It reached Europe in the 15th century, and the part that was used in phytotherapy was the root, which contains a high amount of saponins. Due to its high content of saponin substances, the root of smilax was also widely used as an ingredient in beer, which caused its rich foaminess.

Due to its interesting taste and tempting aroma, smilax root is suitable as an ingredient in other tea blends, where it easily covers, for example, a bitter taste.

Smilax medicinal contributes to maintaining normal functions of the digestive system.

The provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, on nutrition and health claims, do not allow us to inform you about the effects of this plant on your body. Please find information about the effects in freely available sources or in the herbarium.

Traditional use:
Pour one tablespoon of dried root over 750 ml of cold water and bring to the boil. Boil over low heat for 3–5 minutes and let stand. Then strain and divide the cooked decoction into three doses, which we will take during the day. After three weeks of use, a one-week break is recommended.

Raw material for preparing herbal tea - infusion