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Action
The root is an alterative tonic, diuretic, diaphoretic, carminative
Uses
Sarsaparilla root is said to be good for gout, rheumatism,
colds, fevers, and catarrhal problems, as well as for relieving
flatulence. A tea made from it has also been used externally
for skin problems, scrofula, and ringworm. Sarsaparilla would
be classed generally as a "blood purifier." It was
once commonly taken as a tonic in spring.
It is also used for venereal diseases, herpes, skin diseases,
arthritis, rheumatism, gout, epilepsy, insanity, chronic nervous
diseases, abdominal distention, intestinal gas, debility,
impotence, turbid urine.
Sarsaparilla purifies the urino-genital tract, dispelling
all infection and inflammation. Its purifying action wends
to the nervous system and it helps cleanse the mind of negative
emotions; therefore it is useful in many nervous disorders.
Sarsaparilla's diaphoretic and blood-cleansing action is
useful for rheumatic inflammation.
For herpes and venereal complaints, it can be combined with
gentian. It stimulates the production of reproductive hormones
and has tonic action on the sexual organs.
As a blood-purifier it works well with burdock root. Externally,
it can be used as a wash for genital sores or herpes, or as
a hot fomentation for painful, arthritic joints.
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