CHINESE SARSAPARILLA EXTRACT

Botanical name: Smilax glabra

Part used: Dry root

Ingredients: Dried Chinese Sarsaparilla roots, certified organic non-GMO cane alcohol and pure Adirondack water.

Percentage of alcohol used: 55-60%

Ratio plant to menstruum: 1:5

Safety considerations: None noted 

About: Also known as “Tu Fu Ling” traditionally, Chinese sarsaparilla has been used in formulas to help remove dampness, encourage mild detoxification, and ease joint movement. This root’s qualities are: sweet, bland, cool, restoring, and dissolving.