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Botanical Name: Smilax ornata
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Extraction
Native to Mexico and North America, Sarsaparilla is a perennial climbing woody vine, belonging to the family of Smilacaceae. The main phytochemicals present are Sarsaparilloside, Parillin, Sarsaparilla R1, Sarsaparilla R2, and Triterpenes. The saponins present in sarsaparilla can help improve absorption of other essential herbs by the body.
Main Producing Countries |
Mexico and United States
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Product Use |
Sarsaparilla, also known as Smilax, is a woody vine native to tropical and temperate regions worldwide, including Asia, South America, and Central America. Revered for centuries in traditional medicine and as a flavoring agent, it's primarily harvested from mature roots after three to four years.
Main producers like Mexico, Honduras, and India offer suitable climates for Sarsaparilla cultivation, with a rich history of traditional use. Increasingly, there's a demand for organic and sustainably sourced Sarsaparilla, prompting producers to adopt eco-friendly cultivation and processing methods to meet consumer preferences for environmentally conscious products.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown yellow | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | NLT 98% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Extraction Solvent | Water | USP |
| Acid-insoluble ash | NMT 10% | USP |
| Extraction Ratio | 4:1 | TLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
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Biological Source
Parts Used
Roots
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
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