Traditionally used in Ayurvedic herbal medicine to support skin health

Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort where temporary cough is present

Supports appetite during periods of temporary reduction

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individualised practitioner prescribing

May be combined with compatible herbal extracts where professionally appropriate

Avoid extending these traditional uses into claims that Hemidesmus treats eczema, psoriasis, respiratory infection, chronic cough, fever or loss of appetite caused by an underlying illness.

Practitioner-guided skin and respiratory support

Adults prescribed Hemidesmus as part of an individualised herbal protocol

Professional herbal compounds supporting skin health and temporary respiratory comfort

Adults requiring support where appetite has temporarily declined

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than tablets or capsules

People whose persistent skin, respiratory or appetite symptoms have already been appropriately assessed

This product is not intended for the unsupervised treatment of eczema, psoriasis, skin infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic cough, unexplained fever or persistent appetite loss.

Common name: Hemidesmus

Alternative names: Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul

Botanical name: Hemidesmus indicus

Plant part used: Root

Plant family: Apocynaceae

Plant type: Climbing shrub

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Kew recognises Hemidesmus indicus as an accepted species within the Apocynaceae family. Despite the common name Indian Sarsaparilla, it is botanically different from the true sarsaparillas belonging to the genus Smilax.

Hemidesmus (Hemidesmus indicus) root 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 25–60 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 25–60 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the dosage selected by your practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because skin symptoms, coughing, feverishness or appetite changes remain present.

Seek professional assessment if symptoms worsen, recur frequently or fail to improve.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Hemidesmus or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only when specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Reliable pregnancy, breastfeeding and medication-interaction information for concentrated Hemidesmus preparations is limited. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you take prescription medicines or have an existing medical condition.

Do not use this product as a substitute for medical diagnosis or prescribed treatment of a skin disorder, respiratory infection, persistent fever or unexplained loss of appetite.

Seek medical advice for a cough that persists, repeatedly returns or occurs with shortness of breath, chest pain, high fever or blood in the mucus.

Seek medical advice for fever that is persistent, worsening, unexplained or accompanied by marked weakness, confusion, breathing difficulty, dehydration or a widespread rash.

Persistent appetite loss, unintended weight loss, swallowing difficulty, repeated vomiting or ongoing fatigue requires professional assessment.

Skin symptoms involving spreading redness, significant pain, discharge, blistering, fever, facial swelling or breathing difficulty require prompt medical attention.

The page provides an adult dosage only. Do not give this practitioner extract to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate dosage has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.