Sarasaparilla Root / Nannari

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Hemidesmus

Species: H. indicus

The Sarasaparilla herb is better known as Nannari, it is an excellent herb used to prepare soft drinks in summer. This drink is very popular in Southeast Asian countries, but it is not common in the United States. Sarsaparilla is a woody tropical vine commonly found in South America, Mexico, Caribbean, Jamaica, West Indies, and Honduras.

The medicinal root of this plant is also used by healthcare professionals to treat skin ailments, flu symptoms, liver and kidney diseases. The herbal root also has anticancer properties that help to reduce inflammation, boost immune power, help weight loss, increase libido, alleviate skin conditions. 

Health Benefits

• Nannari root is a natural body coolant, it will hydrate the body in summer. 
• It is an excellent body purifier, it is one of the best natural tonics to increase the energy level.
• Consuming one glass of nannari juice is the best home remedy for constipation and also provides better relief from body pain.
• The nannari juice is the best home remedy for urinary infections.
• This herb is one of the effective ways to treat stomach disorders.