Sarsaparilla Root Powder

What is sarsaparilla root powder? Native Americans have been using the root of the sarsaparilla plant for millennia to treat skin conditions including dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis, as well as joint issues like arthritis. Due to its "blood-purifying" qualities, the root was also believed to be able to treat Hansen's disease, or leprosy. Later, European medicine included sarsaparilla, and the US Pharmacopoeia listed it as a plant for the treatment of syphilis. How to use sarsaparilla root powder? Quantity. Take one cup of tea or 1-4 g of dried root three times a day. Three times a day, 8–15 mL of liquid extract (1:1 in 20% alcohol or 10% glycerol) should be taken. Sarsaparilla root powder benefits: Sarsaparilla's chemicals may help reduce inflammation and discomfort. Certain substances may also aid in the destruction or inhibition of cancerous cell development. Sarsaparilla is used to treat various ailments, including psoriasis, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), although these claims are not well supported by scientific research. ◉ Detoxification/Kidney Health: Saponins, which bind to endotoxins and drive them out of the body, are abundant in sarsaparilla. Endotoxins are…