HOT ! Elanen Naturals Organic Sarsaparilla Root 1 lb. (16 oz) USDA Certified Organic Indian Sarsaparilla Tea Hemidesmus Indicus Sasparilla Sarsparilla Zarzaparrilla Cut & Sifted

- USDA Certified Organic: Our non-irradiated cut & sifted Indian sarsaparilla root organic (sometimes misspelled sasparilla root, saspirrila, sasperilla, or zarzaparrilla root) is non-GMO & organic sourced, and our resealable packaging is BPA-free.
- Premium Quality, Potent, & Vibrant: Velvety-smooth with a wonderful flavor, our dried sarsaparilla root has an excellent flavor on its own when used to make sarsaparilla tea, or added to other herbs to craft wonderful homemade root beer.
- Laboratory Analyzed: Our Indian saraspilla root is laboratory analyzed before arriving at our facility, and organoleptic analyzed before packaged. Our dried saspirrilla root is tested for moisture, microbial contaminants, and extraneous matter.
- Organically Grown in India: Small brown woody chips with a wonderfully sweet and pleasant aroma, our saspirrila root is cleanly and organically sourced.
- USDA Organic, GMP Compliant & Quality Controlled: Our sarsapilla root is packaged in our FDA registered, GMP & HACCP compliant facility in Southern California.

Product description

Indian Sarsaparilla Root | USDA Certified Organic

Organically Sourced from India

The Perfect Cup of Indian Sarsaparilla Tea

About Elanen Naturals

Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) is a slender, aromatic plant native to the Indian subcontinent, long revered in Ayurveda for its harmonizing and purifying qualities. Its roots, warm and sweet with notes of vanilla and earth, have been used for centuries to cool the body, cleanse the blood, and balance the doshas. Ancient healers saw in its form a reflection of human consciousness?roots resembling the delicate branching of neurons, said to symbolize the mind’s vast and interconnected nature.

Traditionally, Indian sarsaparilla has been used as a restorative tonic, helping to support healthy digestion, circulation, and reproductive vitality. Its cooling energetics were believed to calm excess heat in both body and spirit, fostering inner equilibrium and emotional clarity. Modern studies have identified phytochemicals such as hemidesmin and saponins, which may contribute to its adaptogenic and detoxifying actions.

Although often compared to Jamaican sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata), Indian sarsaparilla stands apart in its chemistry and character. While both share a smooth, root-beer-like flavor, Hemidesmus indicus carries its own unique balance of sweetness and depth, reflecting the long herbal lineage of South Asia. Whether prepared as a soothing tea or gentle infusion, it serves as a bridge between timeless tradition and contemporary science?a testament to the enduring harmony between plants and the human spirit.

In the dance between mysticism and science, Indian sarsaparilla is both healer and teacher. Its complex chemistry supports the body’s natural detox pathways, while its symbolic nature speaks to purification on subtler levels?of thought, emotion, and spirit. Ayurvedic texts describe it as a harmonizer of the rasa dhatu, or vital fluid, nourishing both body and consciousness. Modern herbalists echo this ancient insight, recognizing in its compounds the same intelligence nature uses to balance and renew life itself.*

Resealable Bag & All Natural

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Small, woody chips with a warm, naturally sweet aroma?our Indian sarsaparilla root is thoughtfully and cleanly sourced for exceptional purity and vitality.

Many people like the mild taste of Indian sarsaparilla tea on its own, but you can add honey or stevia to sweeten it up.

Family-owned and founded by a licensed clinical herbalist, Elanen Naturals is dedicated to bringing premium, organic herbs to every home herbalist’s apothecary. We spend months sourcing each ingredient, partnering only with growers who meet our high standards for authenticity and quality. Every batch is rigorously tested, then carefully packaged in California to ensure purity, potency, and freshness in every bag.