Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla is the root of tropical climbing plants of the genus Smilax, used in traditional herbal medicine and as a flavoring.
Also listed as Sarsaparilla Extract, Sarsaparilla Root, Sarsaparilla Root Extract, Sarsaparilla Glycerite Liquid Extract
What it is studied for
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Which plant is sarsaparilla?
Sarsaparilla names several Smilax species used for their roots. Clinical evidence is limited, and studies do not establish a therapeutic dose. 1
Why people take it
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
Questions people ask
Is it an established psoriasis treatment?
Clinical evidence supporting this traditional use is lacking. 1
Can a root supplement reproduce the mouse study?
The experiment tested astilbin, not a commercial root supplement; equivalent human effects cannot be inferred. 2
Is there a research-backed dose?
Clinical trials do not provide a therapeutic dosing basis. 1
Sources
- Sarsaparilla Drugs.com, 2026