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Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.)
Available to buy from the
Purple Sage Web Shop
as a tincture. Parts used: dried root and rhizome Constituents: saponins, sitosterol, stigmasterol Actions: anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antipruritic Indications: psoriasis and other cutaneous conditions, chronic rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis Applications: Sarsaparilla’s steroidal saponins exert an anti-inflammatory effect. It also has a diuretic action, flushing out chlorides and uric acid and therefore of benefit in gout and other rheumatic or arthritic conditions. Favourable results have been recorded in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. It is also a popular tonic. Combinations: with Burdock root and Blue Flag in skin conditions
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Contact: woldfarm@aol.com (Please complete the 'Subject' heading or your email will be marked as spam and automatically deleted) Christine Haughton, MA MNIMH MCPP FRSPH Wold Farm, West Heslerton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8RY Last updated 10th March 2010 ©Purple Sage Botanicals
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