Nature's Way Sarsaparilla Root Capsules 425 mg, 100-Count
Sarsaparilla has been carefully screened for potency, purity and quality. Sarsaparilla has a long tradition for use in tonic preparations. It was originally brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors for use in herbal medicines.Sarsaparilla contains steroidal saponins, such as sarsasapogenin, which some researcher claim can duplicate the action of some human hormones. However, this purported property of sarsaparilla remains has not been substantiated by empirical evidence. Sarsaparilla also contains beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol, which may contribute to the anti-inflammatory property of this herb. A few reports suggest that sarsaparilla has both anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting effects. Similar findings on the effect of sarsaparilla on psoriasis can also be found in European literature.