Sarsaparilla Root ~ Wild Crafted Indian Dried Cut ~ Hemidesmus Indicus For Sale

Indian sarsaparilla rootis obtained from a twining shrub that grows in South Asia. As the name implies, the herb shares similar aromatic and flavor profiles withSmilaxspecies ofsarsaparilla, which most people identify with as the flavoring ingredient in root beer. Because they are sometimes used interchangeably,Indian sarsaparillais also calledfalse sarsaparilla.

In India, where the herb is known asNannari,Indian sarsaparilla rootis made into a syrup and used to make a popular beverage called Nannari sarbath and Nannari sherbert, both of which are commonly sold by street vendors.

Indian sarsaparillais also an important Ayurvedic herb. It is used to address excessive heat to balance Pitta dosha, which is associated with metabolism and digestion.