Commone names:
Smilax, Sarsaparilla, Smilax gabra, Smilax medica, Tu Fu Ling.
Traditional uses of Sarsaparilla:
It binds endotoxins in the blood – it purifies the blood, has a modulating effect on the immune system, is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and protects the nervous system. It increases the bioavailability of other herbs and medicines, it is an antioxidant. It is also a painkiller, has anti-rheumatic, anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic effects. Helps relieve fatigue.
Uses of Sarsaparilla in the treatment of Lyme disease::
In Lyme disease Sarsaparilla has the following effects:
- reduces the strength of Herxheimer reactions through the ability to bind endotoxins in the blood, which are released by dead spirochete and other co-infections
- works against Lyme disease
- has anti-inflammatory effects in case of joint symptoms
- manifests a wide systemic effect, including the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier
- has an effect on the brain, helping reduce cognitive impairment and protecting it from neurodegeneration
- restores autoimmune reactions to normal
- helps relieve the skin symptoms associated with Lyme disease
- strengthens the liver’s function
- strengthens the action of other herbs and medicines used in Lyme disease.
Side effects:
High doses may cause intestinal disturbances.
Contraindications:
Sarsaparilla may not be used by pregnant women.
Interactions:
Sarsaparilla may increase the absorption of digitalis (cardiac drugs) and bismuth (gastroenterological medicines). The herb causes an increase in the elimination of hypnotics and anesthetics.
Bismuth-Sarsaparilla interactions refer to high doses of bismuth used in medicine.
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