Evidence supporting the use of: Sarsaparilla (mixed)
For the health condition: Hepatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sarsaparilla refers to several plants in the Smilax genus, and its roots have been used in traditional herbal medicine, especially in systems like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Historically, sarsaparilla has been considered a "blood purifier" and used in liver-related ailments, including hepatitis, though this is based on traditional use rather than rigorous scientific studies. There is scant direct clinical evidence to support its efficacy in treating hepatitis specifically. Most of the available data are limited to in vitro or animal studies suggesting anti-inflammatory or hepatoprotective potential, often involving extracts or mixtures rather than standardized, clinically studied preparations. No well-designed human clinical trials have established sarsaparilla (mixed) as effective for hepatitis treatment or support. Thus, its use for hepatitis remains rooted in traditional practices without robust scientific validation, and any therapeutic claims should be approached with caution.
Other ingredients used for Hepatitis
green chirettaastragalus
black cumin
branched-chain amino acids
rice
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
turmeric
dandelion
knotweed
jujube
L-cysteine
L-glutathione
Lactoferrin
Lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
Marine lipid
Milk thistle
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
oleanolic acid
omega-3 fatty acids
oregon grape
parsley
plum fruit
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
protein
reishi mushroom
selenium
shiitake mushroom
silymarin
spirulina
Turkey tail mushroom
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
Zinc
sarsaparilla
Indian bael
punarnava
commiphora
Tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
Rubia cordifolia
Swertia
peony
lingzhi
Szechuan lovage
Morus
Myrrh
ganoderma
aster root
paw paw
Algae
Angelica
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Auricularia
AHCC
Ajuga
aucubin
andrographolide
Albumin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
astragaloside
Andrographis
Agrimonia pilosa
astragalin
atractylone
black seed
borotutu
Broussonetia
bergenin
betulinic acid
bayleaf
bitter grass
bael
Basidiomycota
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bombax
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
bacteria
black root
BCAA
Bupleurum
baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Chinese silkvine
coriolus mushroom
Chinese fleeceflower
C-phycocyanin
chirata
corilagin
cytokines
Cynodon dactylon
Carthamus
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
Desmodium
fucoidan
Flueggea suffruticosa
flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus simplicissima
flavonolignan
Glucan peptides
Globulins
Glutathione
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glycyrrhizin
Hyperoside
Hygrophila
Immunoglobulin G
isosilybin
Indian coraltree
lichen
Ligustrum
labrador tea
little ironweed
Momordica
Morning glory
Neoandrographolides
Nymphaea nouchali
Oroxylum indicum
Onosma bracteatum
Oxymatrine
ornithine L-aspartic acid
Phellodendron
Picroside
polysaccharides
pagoda tree
Pluchea
Portulaca
Patrinia
Polygonum
Palo Azul
Rubia yunnanensis
rhubarb
Sophora
Silybin
Sarivan
Schisandrins
Silydianin
Silychristin
Stereospermum
Sumac
Schizandrol A
Silybum
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Trametes
Tamarind
Taraxacum
Tremella
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Yin Chen
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Sarsaparilla (mixed)
ArthritisBlood Poisoning
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gout
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Inflammation
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Stress
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores