Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mexican Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Central and South America. Folk healers have used sarsaparilla roots for centuries to support urinary tract health, often employing it as a diuretic (“water pill”) to promote urination and help flush out the urinary system. Historical ethnobotanical records indicate that traditional practitioners believed sarsaparilla could help cleanse the blood and purify the body, which was often associated with supporting kidney and urinary tract function. However, while these uses are well-documented in herbalist literature and traditional texts, rigorous scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited. There are a few laboratory studies indicating that sarsaparilla may have mild diuretic properties, but these studies are small, and their clinical relevance has not been firmly established. Furthermore, there are no large-scale human clinical trials substantiating the use of Mexican sarsaparilla specifically for urinary system health. In summary, while the use of sarsaparilla to support the urinary system is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than scientific validation, it remains a popular ingredient in herbal formulas for this purpose.

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