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Smilax officinalis
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.
Tropical vine from Central America; famous blood purifier and alterative; used for skin diseases and rheumatism.
Tropical vine from Central America; famous blood purifier and alterative; used for skin diseases and rheumatism. Key active compounds include sarsaponin, smilagenin, sitosterol.
sarsaponin, along with smilagenin and sitosterol, are the primary bioactive compounds in Smilax officinalis. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Alterative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic
Antioxidant
Skin diseases
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Syphilis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Arthritis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Blood purification
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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