Jamaican Sarsaparilla Root (Coarse Powder)

Jamaican Sarsaparilla Root (Coarse Powder)

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Jamaican Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax regelii) is a powerhouse of minerals and nutrients, often cited as having one of the highest iron concentrations of any plant. Commonly known as "sarsi" in Jamaica, its use dates back centuries as a traditional tonic for overall vitality, energy, and sexual wellness. This product includes only the root of the plant, no leaves or stems, just coarsely ground.

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Jamaican Sarsaparilla Root (Coarse Powder)

Jamaican Sarsaparilla Root (Coarse Powder)

Regular price $25.99
Regular price $25.99 Sale price
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The Root Jamaicans Have Called "Sarsi" for Centuries.

Known across Jamaica as Sarsi, Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax regelii) has been used for centuries as one of the island's most revered tonic herbs — a cornerstone of Caribbean roots culture and a staple in traditional Jamaican wellness practice for generations. Said to carry one of the highest natural concentrations of iron found in any plant, it is the go-to botanical for those seeking to support strong, vital, iron-rich blood.

What's Inside

Coarsely ground. Pure root only — no leaves, no stems. Packaged in kraft paper pouches.

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Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax regelii)

What It Does for You

  • Blood & Iron Support — Traditionally regarded as one of nature's most potent natural sources of bio-available iron, used across generations to support healthy blood iron levels and overall circulatory vitality
  • Energy & Vitality — A long-standing tonic herb in Jamaican folk tradition, traditionally used to support sustained natural energy and whole-body vitality in cases of tiredness and low energy
  • Performance & Drive Support — Used for centuries in Caribbean roots culture to support physical performance, natural drive, and overall vitality — a foundational ingredient in traditional Jamaican roots tonics
  • Mineral-Rich Nourishment — Iron is known as a magnetic mineral that draws other minerals to it; an iron-rich plant like Sarsaparilla naturally carries a broad, balanced mineral profile to support whole-body nourishment
  • Kidney & Fluid Balance Support — Traditionally used in Caribbean folk herbalism to support healthy fluid balance and natural urinary function
  • Skin Clarity Support — Long used in traditional herbalism as an internal cleansing botanical associated with supporting a clearer, healthier-looking complexion
  • Seasonal Wellness Support — Traditionally incorporated into daily herbal routines to support the body's natural defenses during times of seasonal discomfort
  • Culinary & Tonic Use — Widely used across Jamaica to flavor traditional roots drinks and root beer — a cultural staple as much as a wellness herb

How to Prepare

  1. Bring fresh spring water to a boil.
  2. Add one teaspoon of Sarsaparilla Root per cup of water.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Enjoy immediately as a tea or refrigerate for later use as a tonic.

  • Iron & Mineral Richness — One of the most mineral-dense roots in traditional herbalism, supporting healthy blood and overall vitality
  • Energy & Vitality Support — Traditionally used across generations to support natural energy and stamina
  • Sexual Wellness Support — Long valued in Jamaican tradition as a tonic supporting sexual vitality
  • Skin Support — Traditionally used to support skin affected by everyday irritation
  • Joint Comfort Support — Traditionally used to support comfort in the joints
  • Fluid Balance Support — Traditionally used to support healthy urination and the body's natural fluid balance
  • Seasonal Wellness Support — Traditionally used at the first sign of seasonal discomfort, such as a cold or cough, to support the body's natural defenses
  • Traditional Flavoring — Popularly used in Jamaica to flavor Roots drinks and root beer
  • 100% Jamaican Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax regelii) — root only, no leaves or stems
  • Coarsely ground
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of herb per 2 cups of water.
  3. Turn heat to low, cover, and slow boil for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Strain and enjoy as tea, or refrigerate for later use as a tonic.
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