Evidence supporting the use of: Sarsaparilla (unspecified)
For the body system: Adrenal Glands

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Central and South America, as well as in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used to support overall vitality, as a general tonic, and for purported “hormonal balance,” which some traditions loosely associate with adrenal gland function. However, there is no robust scientific research specifically validating the use of sarsaparilla for supporting the adrenal glands or the adrenal body system. Most of the traditional uses center around skin conditions, rheumatism, and as a blood purifier. Any association with adrenal support is largely inferred from its general tonic effects in folk medicine, rather than from direct evidence or clinical studies. Modern herbal texts may list sarsaparilla as an “adaptogen,” but this is based on extrapolation and not on controlled trials or mechanistic evidence. In summary, sarsaparilla’s use for adrenal support is grounded in tradition rather than science, and available evidence supporting this specific use is minimal.

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