SARSAPARILLA
| SARSAPARILLA, Ichnocarpus fruitescens |
| Parts used: Root |
| Constituents: Sapogenins, glycosides, essential oil, beta-sitosterol, resin, sugar, fat |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Alterative
Tonic
Diuretic
Blood-cleansing
Diaphoretic
Carminative
Anti-inflammatory |
Venereal/skin diseases, herpes, +Hypericum, Gentian. Epilepsy, insanity, chronic nervous
diseases, debility, turbid urine, colds, catarrhal problems
Balances testosterone and tones the sexual organs, impotence
Infections of urinary tract, Arthritis, rheumatism, gout +Burdock
And +Yellow Dock, Cleavers, and Burdock for psoriasis
Fevers
Abdominal distension, intestinal gas, flatulence
Saponin binds to endotoxin; increases clearance psoriasis, arthritis
Externally, as a wash for genital sores, herpes, scrofula, scabies, ringworm |
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| Herbal extract,
25-60mL per week |
| Energetics: slightly cooling, very dry, bitter, sweet. Dosha: VP-K= |
| Meridians: liver, stomach, kidneys |
| Contraindications: None |
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