{"product_id":"sarsaparilla-root","title":"Sarsaparilla Root","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003eReminiscent of root beer with flavors of wintergreen, vanilla, and licorice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodingredspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003esarsaparilla\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally non GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown sustainably without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodmanucountry\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall Batch Blended and Packed in:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanada\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodteasfrom\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea(s) From:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIndia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodregions\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion(s):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKerala\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvl\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAntioxidant Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcafflvl\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaffeine Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone - Caffeine Free Herb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row profile non-border\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row profile non-border\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn time, penicillin became the preferred method for treating syphilis and sarsparilla migrated to the backburner of history. Which isn't 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a character some liken to licorice, wintergreen or vanilla, this sarsaparilla makes a flavory, antioxidant-rich addition to herb, fruit and tea blends alike. Enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunctional benefits:\u003cbr\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003cbr\u003eDetoxifying (by promoting sweating)\u003cbr\u003eGood for skin (psoriasis treatment)\u003cbr\u003eSteroid replacement for body-building\u003cbr\u003eMay improve appetite or digestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"row sub\"\u003eMetropolitan Tea Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq--answer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Metropolitan Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50135053697339,"sku":"858459","price":11.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/5527\/files\/ABOR-HBRO-SARS-PCS_llt01.jpg?v=1742942838","url":"https:\/\/newmarketnaturalfoods.ca\/products\/sarsaparilla-root","provider":"NewMarket Natural Foods + Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}