Carex arenaria, Carex des Arènes, Carex des Sables, Caricis Rhizoma, Chiendent Rouge, Laîche des Sables, Red Couchgrass, Red Sage, Red Wheatgrass, Salsepareille, Salsepareille d'Allemagne, Salsepareille des Pauvres, Sand Sedge, Sandriedgraswurzelstock, Sea Sedge, Zarzaparrilla Alemana.
German sarsaparilla is a plant. The underground stem (rhizome) is used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse German sarsaparilla with other forms of sarsaparilla.
People take German sarsaparilla for preventing gout and causing sweating. They also take it for treating arthritis, skin problems, fluid retention, sexually transmitted diseases (STD, VD), intestinal gas, colic, liver disorders, diabetes, and tuberculosis.
Women take German sarsaparilla to restore menstruation that has stopped.
How does work?
German sarsaparilla contains many chemicals including salicylates, which are similar to aspirin.
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Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerInsufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Arthritis.
- Skin problems.
- Fluid retention.
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STD, VD).
- Intestinal gas.
- Colic.
- Liver problems.
- Diabetes.
- Tuberculosis.
- Lack of menstrual periods.
- Causing sweating.
- Preventing gout.
- Other conditions.
There isn't enough information to know whether German sarsaparilla is safe. It may cause irritation when it comes in contact with skin, nose, eyes, or the digestive tract.
Asthma: Don't use German sarsaparilla if you have asthma. It might make your condition worse.
Aspirin allergy: People who are allergic to aspirin might also be allergic to German sarsaparilla. Don't use German sarsaparilla if you are allergic to aspirin.
The appropriate dose of German sarsaparilla depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for German sarsaparilla. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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