Sarsaparilla

# 🌿 Sarsaparilla

**Scientific Name:** Smilax ornata
**Botanical Family:** Smilacaceae (Greenbrier family)
**Plant Type:** Vine
**Geographical Origin:** Central America

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## 🔹 Description
Sarsaparilla root is known for its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Detoxifier, Anti-inflammatory
– **Temperament:** Neutral

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Allergies
– Cough
– Headaches
– Minor Skin Irritations
– Muscle Pain
– Sore Throat

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Decoction, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 500 mg extract daily

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used as a detoxifier and for joint pain relief.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Burdock root for detoxification

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## 🔹 Precautions
May cause stomach upset in large doses.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Sarsaparilla** (*Smilax ornata*): a vine from Central America. Properties: Detoxifier, Anti-inflammatory. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.