Table of contents:
- Health benefits of sarsaparilla
- 1. Relieves psoriasis
- 2. Reducing joint pain
- 3. As a drug for syphilis and leprosy
- 4. Protect the liver and remove toxins in the body
- 5. Antitumor and prevent cancer
Sarsaparilla is known as an ingredient in drinks old school which is quite popular. In Indonesia, this drink is very well known until now. This drink has a sweet, sour taste, like soda. Apparently, sarsaparilla is a plant that has many health benefits. For more details, here are the reviews.
Health benefits of sarsaparilla
Source: Subaru.info
Sarsaparilla is a tropical plant from the genus Smilax. The root of this plant has been used for centuries to treat various health problems. Quoted from Healthline, saponins, chemicals in the sarsaparilla plant, can help reduce joint pain, itching, and kill bacteria. Apart from that, other compounds in it also help reduce inflammation and protect the liver from damage.
For more details, here are the benefits of the sarsaparilla plant for health:
1. Relieves psoriasis
Sarsaparilla is a plant that has been shown to help improve skin lesions in people with psoriasis. In a study published in International Immunipharmacology, researchers suspected that one of the main steroids of sarsaparilla, sarsaponin, could bind to endotoxins.
Endotoxins are compounds that cause skin lesions in psoriasis patients. Sarsaponin is believed to help remove endotoxins from the body.
2. Reducing joint pain
The sarsaparilla plant is a strong anti-inflammatory. Therefore, this one plant can help deal with various kinds of joint pain (arthritis) such as rheumatism and other inflammation caused by gout.
3. As a drug for syphilis and leprosy
The content of compounds in sarsaparilla is able to fight harmful bacteria and other microorganisms that attack the body. Although it may not function as well as existing antibiotics and antifungals, this plant extract has been used for centuries to treat leprosy and syphilis.
Syphilis and leprosy are both diseases caused by bacterial attack. In a study, it was found that sarsaparilla contains 18 compounds that have an antimicrobial effect against bacteria and fight fungi.
4. Protect the liver and remove toxins in the body
Research conducted on mice has shown that sarsaparilla is able to prevent liver damage. This is because sarsaparilla is rich in flavonoid type antioxidants. Flavonoids are able to repair damaged liver and restore its normal function.
In addition, research published in the journal Pharmaceutical Biology found that sarsaparilla has a hepatoprotective effect (against liver damage and disease). This is because there are antioxidants, acids, and sterols in sarsaparilla.
Not only that, sarsaparilla also increases urine and sweat production. That way, this one plant can help remove fluid buildup in the body. Tea made from sarsaparilla root also functions to cleanse the blood, improve liver function, and remove toxins from the body.
5. Antitumor and prevent cancer
Many studies have found evidence that extracts found in the roots, stems, leaves, and fruit of wild sarsaparilla can help prevent cancer. Well, it turns out that this is related to the content of natural steroids and saponins in it. These ingredients help the absorption of other drugs or herbs, reduce inflammation, and have antiaging properties.
Research conducted at the University of Queensland in Australia found evidence that sarsaparilla contains five steroid saponins, including two furostanol saponins known as sarsaparilloside B and sarsaparilloside C. After research, saponins actually help kill cancer cells, especially those that affect the lining of the colon.
In addition, sarsaparilla contains dozens of anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidant acids, anti-aging, and other chemicals that reduce oxidative stress that causes cell damage.
