Is it only in old movies that I’ve seen someone walk up to a soda fountain and ask for a Sarsaparilla? Or a “Sasparilla” if you chose the common misspelling of the word.
The source of the delicious flavor in this drink is a vine, and the flavor is in the roots. These vines have long prickly stems and shiny leaves, and numerous reddish-brown roots. It is the deep roots of this plant that are harvested and prepared for brewing delicious drink, or tonic, with the flavor of root beer.
The vine grows in tropical areas, temperate zones, places like the Caribbean, and South American or Central America.
Medicinally, Sarsaparilla is traditionally used to support the circulatory system and the liver. It also has tonic properties and have been used traditionally for skin support. It may also promote normal digestion and appetite.
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Claudia L. Meydrech, CN, Herbalist & ” The Happy Nutritionist“