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Sarsaparilla (Smilax abidium) is perhaps most well known for being the key ingredient of the soft drink of the same name. Found in Mexico, Central America, and South America, Sarsaparilla has become world-reknowned for soft drinks it is part of, which includes traditional recipes for old style Root Beer. Much of this originates in its medical use, which included being added to sugar water as a sweet and flavorful tonic.Modern herbalists still value Sarsaparilla for these medical properties. It is generally valued for use in treating of skin disorders and problems like eczema, psoriasis, and similar matters. It is also growing in popularity in its use as an adaptogen, where it can aid in physical responses to stress and fatigue in a manner similar to ginseng.This is a 1 lb packet of cut Sarsaparilla Root.