Name: Sarsaparilla (Red Jamaican)
Scientific Name: Smilax Ornata
Other Names: Granny Bush, Bay Wormwood, Marigold, Rosemary, Reed Grass, red or Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Quay Quill Sarsaparilla, Bejuco De Carona, Brown Sarsaparilla, Zarzaparilla
Properties: Alteractive, Bitter, Carminative, Tonic, diaphorectic, anti-pyrectic,, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Anti-dote
Body Parts Affected: Blood, Skin, Circulation, Intestines, immune, Didgestive, Rheumatism, gout, diuretic, hormones, hair, poison, eye, aphrodisiac, Gas
Uses: Arthritis, blood purifier, aphrodisiac, scrofula diseases, ringworms, parasitic diseases of the skin, eyewash, expels gas, Roots, tonics, strengthens penis, Ring worm, blood purifier, colds, fever, Makes prespiration when taken hot. Scrofula, skin, hair growth hormone, acne, skin, arthritis, Pain (head, joints), Strong poison.
History/Tradition: Sarsaparilla is a main ingredient in “Roots” tonics. It is prized for its aphrodisiac properties. It is believed that carrying the dry root with you will prolong your life.
Benefits: Remedy for Rheumatism and gout, blood purifer, Acts as a male hormone, testosterone, aphrodisiac, Balances Female and Male hormone
Other Species: Croton Linearis, Smilax Officinalis, Smilax Ornata, Smilax papyracea
Family Name: Similacaceae
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