Baldwin's Original Sarsaparilla, 1 Litre

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In Hong Kong, Sarsae (沙示) is the most popular brand of sarsaparilla drink. It is manufactured and distributed by the A. S. Watson Group, which pioneered in carbonated beverages in Hong Kong. [31] The drink was the central plot device of a 1985 film called It's a Drink, It's a Bomb (starring George Lam, John Sham and Maggie Cheung), about a hand grenade disguised as a Sarsae cola, detonated by releasing its ringpull. [32] See also [ edit ] Xia, D., Fan, Y., Zhang, P., Fu,Y., Ju, M., & Zhang, X. (2013). Protective effects of the flavonoid-richfraction from rhizomes of Smilax glabra Roxb. on carbon tetrachloride-inducedhepatotoxicity in rats [Abstract]. Journal of Membrane Biology, 246(6), 479-85 Hood's Sarsaparilla". Lowcountry Digital Library. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014 . Retrieved 1 September 2014. Thurman, F. M. (1942). Thetreatment of psoriasis with sarsaparilla compound. New England Journal of Medicine, 337, 128-133 Sarsaparilla is a potent anti-inflammatory. This factor makes it also a useful treatment for inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and other causes of joint pain and the swelling caused by gout. 3. Syphilis

Dietz, Birgit; Bolton, Judy L. (2007-04-01). "Botanical Dietary Supplements Gone Bad". Chemical Research in Toxicology. 20 (4): 586–590. doi: 10.1021/tx7000527. ISSN 0893-228X. PMC 2504026. PMID 17362034. She T, Feng J, Lian S, et al. Sarsaparilla (Smilax glabra rhizome) extract activates redox-dependent ATM/ATR pathway to inhibit cancer cell growth by S phase arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy. Nutrition and cancer. 2017;69(8):1281-1289. doi:10.1080/01635581.2017.1362447 Nelson Sutherland, C.H. (2008). Catálogo de las plantes vasculares de Honduras. Espermatofitas: 1–1576. SERNA/Guaymuras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The benefits of sarsaparilla root for treating psoriasis were documented decades ago. One study found that sarsaparilla dramatically improved skin lesions in people with psoriasis. The researchers hypothesized that one of sarsaparilla’s main steroids, called sarsaponin, is able to bind to endotoxins responsible for the lesions in psoriasis patients and remove them from the body. 2. Arthritis Nannari, also known as " Indian sarsaparilla", is popular drink in South India and usually served with club soda and lime juice.

After trips to the Odean cinema at Dalston on Saturday morning we would make our way along Kingsland Road market (The Waste ) for our apple fritters and sarsaparilla drink. Deuster P, Maier S, Moore V, et al. Dietary supplements and military divers: a synopsis for undersea medical officers. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. 2004. Sarsaparilla is sometimes considered to be a type of root beer. Dozens of brands of sarsaparilla are made by microbreweries, mainly in the United States. [15] Availability [ edit ] Morales, Neil Jerome C. "Cosmos sets delisting from PSEi". The Philippine STAR . Retrieved 1 April 2017. According to Herbalpedia; “it has a tonic and specifically testosterogenic action on the body (stimulates the production of testosterone) and stimulates natural cortisone.” Additionally, Sarsaparilla phytochemicals have a progesterogenic action, making it beneficial in premenstrual problems, and debility and depression associated with menopause.

Sarsaparilla was extensively studied as a treatment for psoriasis in the early 20th century, prior to the development of many of the steroidal type drugs in common use today. In a 1942 study published in the "New England Medical Journal", patients were given large daily doese of Sarsaparilla extracts over a 2 - 3 month period resulting in over 50% of psoriasis sufferers condition improving. The subjects who had "chronic plaque psoriasis" were the ones who received the most benefit. Park G, Kim TM, Kim JH, Oh MS. Antioxidant effects of the sarsaparilla via scavenging of reactive oxygen species and induction of antioxidant enzymes in human dermal fibroblasts. Environmental toxicology and pharmacology. 2014;38(1):305-15. doi:10.1016/j.etap.2014.06.009

Sarsaparilla was popular in the United States in the 19th century. According to advertisements for patent medicines of the period, it was considered to be a remedy for skin and blood problems. [12] [13] The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink notes that it evokes images of "languid belles and parched cowboys". [14] Sarsaparilla was one of G. Baldwin & Co’s most popular remedies, where they used to serve it strong and frothy, and very different to the sweet carbonated drink Sarsaparilla is today! Did you ever try a glass of Baldwin’s Sarsaparilla? Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.