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Smilax aspera
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Prickly climbing vine of the Mediterranean with red berries, European sarsaparilla used for skin conditions.
Prickly climbing vine of the Mediterranean with red berries, European sarsaparilla used for skin conditions. Key active compounds include diosgenin, sarsaponin, flavonoids.
diosgenin, along with sarsaponin and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Smilax aspera. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Skin disease treatment
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Blood purifier
Diuretic
Traditional Mediterranean blood purifier for skin diseases
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Southern European folk medicine for rheumatism and syphilis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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