Sarsaparilla Root, Mexican – Cut & Sifted(Smilax medica) A tropical woody vine – this one is found in Mexico, hence the Latin name Smilax medica. Others are found in other tropicalareas – South America, the Caribbean, West Indies, Jamaica, Honduras, etc. Original peoples from these regions used this root to treat various conditions. This root has been found to be beneficial in treating: PsoriasisArthritisBoosting the Immune SystemRelieving digestive problemsLessen inflammation & painProtects the Liver It also has Anti-Inflammatory & Antibacterial Properties These are just some of the medicinal uses of this root. This root is not to be confused with Indian sarsaparilla which is of a different scientific genus and species and does not offer the same benefits as any of the Smilax varieties. All of the benefits of this root are not listed here. Please seek out many other ways thisamazing root that has been effectively used for centuries is beneficial to the body. It may be:Encapulated when ground into a powder,Made into tincturesMade into teaUsed in various dessertsAdded to soups, stews, drinksUsed in skin care for wrinkles and to reduce appearance of age spots (whether used topically or internally), it is reported to detoxify the body.