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Sarsaparilla

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Botanical name: Smilex sarsaparilla (officinalis)

 

Family Liliaceae

 

Botany

Parts used: root


Therapeutic actions

Alterative

Aphrodisiac: increase sexual desire.

Anti-inflammatory: herbs alleviate inflammation throughout the body.  

Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.

Anti-pruritic: relieves sensations of itching or prevents it's occurrence. Used topically.

Anti-rheumatic: relieves inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.

Diaphoretic: promotes perspiration

Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine

Vulnerary: prevents tissue degeneration and promotes healing of wounds.


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Sincerely,

Emilee Wright

A Mercurial Consciousness