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Sarsaparilla Root Organic
Sarsaparilla Root Organic
50g
Reminiscent of root beer with flavors of wintergreen, vanilla, and licorice.
Luxury Ingredients: Sarsaparilla* *Organic Certified Organic by Pro-Cert Organic Systems (Organic Equivalency with COR, NOP, EU, JAS)
Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada
Tea(s) From: India
Region(s): Kerala
Antioxidant Level: Low
Caffeine Content: None - Caffeine Free Herb
INFORMATION:
If you were a French romantic poet in the mid to late 19th century, there's a decent chance you had some sarsaparilla root in the medicine cabinet. Why? Because from 1820 to 1921, sarsaparilla root (Latin: Smilax ornata), thanks to its blood purifying capabilities, was used as a treatment for syphilis. (If you know anything about French romantic poets, you'll know what we'e talking about.)
Interestingly, historical record appears to show that both syphilis and sarsaparilla root may have come to Europe from South America, transported by Spanish ships and sailors during the age of Columbus. One thing leads to another, as they say.
In time, penicillin became the preferred method for treating syphilis and sarsparilla migrated to the backburner of history. Which isnât to say the root languished in obscurity. Far from it. Instead, sarsaparilla found favour with natural health practitioners who used it to treat everything from toe fungus to chronic pain. Modern medical science indicates that flavonoids and antioxidants in the plant may also make sarsaparilla an effective anti-inflammatory under certain conditions.
With a character some liken to licorice, wintergreen or vanilla, this organic sarsaparilla makes a flavory, antioxidant-rich addition to herb, fruit and tea blends alike. Enjoy.
Functional benefits:
Anti-inflammatory
Detoxifying (by promoting sweating)
Good for skin (psoriasis treatment)
Steroid replacement for body-building
May improve appetite or digestion
If you were a French romantic poet in the mid to late 19th century, there's a decent chance you had some sarsaparilla root in the medicine cabinet. Why? Because from 1820 to 1921, sarsaparilla root (Latin: Smilax ornata), thanks to its blood purifying capabilities, was used as a treatment for syphilis. (If you know anything about French romantic poets, you'll know what we'e talking about.)
Interestingly, historical record appears to show that both syphilis and sarsaparilla root may have come to Europe from South America, transported by Spanish ships and sailors during the age of Columbus. One thing leads to another, as they say.
In time, penicillin became the preferred method for treating syphilis and sarsparilla migrated to the backburner of history. Which isnât to say the root languished in obscurity. Far from it. Instead, sarsaparilla found favour with natural health practitioners who used it to treat everything from toe fungus to chronic pain. Modern medical science indicates that flavonoids and antioxidants in the plant may also make sarsaparilla an effective anti-inflammatory under certain conditions.
With a character some liken to licorice, wintergreen or vanilla, this organic sarsaparilla makes a flavory, antioxidant-rich addition to herb, fruit and tea blends alike. Enjoy.
Functional benefits:
Anti-inflammatory
Detoxifying (by promoting sweating)
Good for skin (psoriasis treatment)
Steroid replacement for body-building
May improve appetite or digestion
Metropolitan Tea Company
