Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support skin health.

May be included in practitioner-guided formulas for recurring skin concerns.

Traditionally used to support the body’s normal detoxification processes.

Supports healthy connective tissue, muscles and joints.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Sarsaparilla should not be presented as cleansing the blood, removing unspecified toxins, treating liver disease or curing eczema, psoriasis, acne, arthritis or another diagnosed condition.

Practitioner-guided skin health support.

Adults prescribed Sarsaparilla as part of an individualised internal skin-support formula.

Professional herbal formulas supporting normal detoxification processes.

Adults prescribed Sarsaparilla to support healthy connective tissue, muscles and joints.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than a tea, powder, capsule or commercial Sarsaparilla drink.

Painful, infected, rapidly spreading, blistered or weeping skin symptoms require professional assessment.

Persistent joint swelling, redness, warmth, fever, weakness or unexplained pain also requires appropriate medical review.

Common name: Sarsaparilla

Alternative names: Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Honduran Sarsaparilla

Botanical name: Smilax ornata

Botanical synonym: Smilax regelii

Plant part used: Root and rhizome

Plant family: Smilacaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Smilax ornata is a climbing plant native to parts of Mexico and Central America.

This product should not be confused with Indian Sarsaparilla, Australian native Sarsaparilla, Sassafras or commercial Sarsaparilla soft drinks. These products may contain entirely different plant species, flavours and ingredients.

Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) root and rhizome 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 20–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 20–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare 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, muscle or joint symptoms remain present.

Seek professional advice if symptoms persist, worsen, repeatedly return or begin affecting normal daily activities.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Sarsaparilla, Smilax ornata or another ingredient in the preparation.

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

Always check the current bottle 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 under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Adequate safety information has not been established for routine unsupervised use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not use Sarsaparilla as a substitute for prescribed skin treatment, moisturising barrier care or dermatological assessment.

Seek medical advice for spreading redness, warmth, swelling, weeping, crusting, fever, significant pain or other possible signs of skin infection.

Do not describe Sarsaparilla as cleansing the liver, purifying the blood or removing accumulated toxins.

The liver, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and skin contribute to the body’s normal processing and elimination functions. Persistent symptoms should be investigated rather than attributed to an undefined “toxin build-up.”

Do not use Sarsaparilla as a treatment for eczema, psoriasis, acne, arthritis, autoimmune disease, liver disease, kidney disease or another diagnosed condition.

Persistent or swollen joints may require assessment for injury, infection, inflammatory arthritis, gout or another underlying cause.

Sarsaparilla preparations may occasionally cause stomach upset or increased urination.

Stop use and seek professional advice if persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, dizziness or an unexpected change in urination develops.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, have been advised to restrict fluids or take prescription medicines affecting kidney function or fluid balance.

Reliable medicine-interaction information for Sarsaparilla is limited.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products and supplements you use before starting the extract.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use 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.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

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