Sarsaparilla Root, Indian - Tu Fu Ling - Hemidesmus indicus
Latin name: Hemidesmus indicus
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: India
History/Folklore: Sarsaparilla has long been used in Folk and Traditional medicine where it is found (Virginia, Honduras and further into the Southern American Countries, Jamaica, and India). The settlers that came to the East Coast learned of its medicinal properties from the Native Americans and was quickly incorporated into Western Medicine and Appalachian Folk medicine. It is believed that it was actually the Peruvians that first founded its use for pain relief.
After the 1500's when it was marketed and traded amongst European countries, it became a "cure-all" herb and very popular for its use in fighting Syphilis.
Key Actions: alterative, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, carminative, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, hepatoprotective, hormonal, steroidal, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Key Constituents: Volatile oils and acids (caffeoylshikimic acid, shikimic acid, ferulic acid, sarsapic acid), kaempferol and quercetin and trace minerals: Including; chromium, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium and zinc
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with age spots, blood cleanser/purifier, boils/cysts/acne, eyewash, eczema/psoriasis, cold/flu/infections/fever, gout, improves hair growth, heartburn, hormone regulation, hot flashes, menopausal issues, impotence, joint aches, building muscles, prostatitis, chronic Rheumatism, ringworm, sexual problems, eruptive skin diseases, stress, physical weakness, worms, Urinary Problems. Increases the bio availability of other herbs.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Warm
Energetics/Flavour: Sweet, pungent, slightly bitter
Meridians: LR
Actions:
- Dredges the Kidneys and Promotes Urination
- Clears Heat and Fire Toxins
- Benefits the Skin
- Tonifies and Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes the LR and Relieves Spasms
- Promotes Sweating, Releases the Exterior, and Scatters Wind-Cold
- Resolves Wheezing
- Activates Wei Qi
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