***Sarsaparilla Root, Indian*** - 4 ounces
Botanical Nam: Hemidesmus indicus
Wild Crafted - India

Indian Sarsaparilla is a South Asian species of shrub that grows throughout most of India.

This member of the dogbane family is widely used in Ayurveda, where it is designated one of the Rasayana plants because it is said to contain antioxidants. The root is typically prepared as an infusion or decoction to make teas and syrups.

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***Sarsaparilla Root, Mexican***
Botanical Name: Smilax medica
Wild Crafted - Mexico

As the name suggests, Mexican Sarsaparilla is found in Southern Mexico, but it is also distributed throughout South America, particularly in El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize.

While the root is sometimes used in tea blends, it is traditionally used to produce liquid extracts for use in flavoring beverages, baked goods and confections.

Parts Used – The roots.

What's the Difference?

Sarsaparilla (Similax) is a vine whereas sassafras is a tree. Mexican and Jamaican Sarsaparilla are of the same genus, however Indian is not. It's more of a shrub. Flavors are similar and all can be used in place of one another, but there are subtle differences.

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