Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Hemidesmus Indicus
English Name: Sarsaparilla Root Dried
Tamil Name: Nannari Ver / நன்னாரி வெர்
Hindi Name: Anantamul, Kapuri / अनंतमूल, कपूरी
Malayalam Name: Naruninti / നരുനീന്തി
Telugu Name: Gadisugandhi, Sugandhipala, Muttavapulagamu / గాడిసుగంధి, సుగంధిపాల, ముత్తవపులగము
Kannada Name: Anantamul, Upalasari / ಅನಂತಮೂಲ, ಉಪಲಸರಿ
Marathi Name: Gorintaaku / గోరింటాకు
Description:
Hemidesmus Indicus is the botanical name of sarsaparilla that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Sarsaparilla is a semi-erect shrub found in South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Jamaica, West Indies, and Honduras. Sarsaparilla is well-known as nannari and it is an excellent herb to prepare a cool drink in summer. In India, the root of nannari is used to make pickles and served along with rice dishes. The nannari root extract is used to prepare soft drinks or sharbat in south India.
Health Benefits:
- Nannari root acts as a natural body cooler that helps to purify the blood.
- In folk medicine, sarsaparilla root is an effective remedy to prevent cancer.
- The presence of antioxidants in this herb can cure skin-related problems such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Some studies concluded that sarsaparilla root can protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
- Consuming nannari root extract is the best remedy to treat kidney and liver disorders.
- The lack of evidence shows that sarsaparilla is a safe supplement for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- According to studies, sarsaparilla root plays a role in treating inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Drinking nannari juice can help to cure urinary infections.
Dosage of Sarsaparilla Root Dried Powder:
Take 5 grams of sarsaparilla root powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Drink it twice a day before taking food. It benefits the kidney and liver.
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