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Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus, Sugandi, Anantamul) - Dried Herb, Organic
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Hemidesmus indicus, known in Sanskrit as Anantamul, meaning “eternal root,” is a beloved creeping vine that graces the soils of India and much of southern Asia. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this fragrant healer can be found flourishing from the foothills of the Himalayas to the lush, humid lands of Kerala. It has also made its way to Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia, cherished wherever it takes root.
For thousands of years, Anantamul has been treasured in Ayurvedic medicine for its deeply purifying and rejuvenating nature. Classified as a Rasayana (a restorative herb promoting longevity and vitality) and a Tridosha Shamaka, it harmonizes all three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — restoring balance to the body’s inner ecology. Especially cooling and soothing to excess Pitta, it is often called upon to calm fiery conditions such as inflammation, skin irritations, and internal heat.
Taste & Aroma
The root of Indian Sarsaparilla carries a sweet, earthy, and woody essence, with delicate notes of vanilla, licorice, and cinnamon. It is a favored ingredient in cooling tonics and traditional herbal beverages throughout India, particularly during the warmer seasons to refresh the body and spirit.
Energetics & Actions
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Taste (Rasa): Sweet, slightly bitter
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Virya (Energy): Cooling
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Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Sweet
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Actions: Purifying, rejuvenating, cooling, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, diaphoretic
Anantamul is known to cool and cleanse the blood and lymph, gently supporting the elimination of heat-born impurities from the system. It has long been used to soothe the skin, support arthritic and inflammatory conditions, and tone the kidneys and urinary tract. Its gentle detoxifying properties make it a traditional ally in skin eruptions, fevers, and metabolic imbalance.
Rich in trace minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and chromium, it may offer nourishment for those with iron-deficient anemia and general depletion.
How to use:
Add 1 teaspoon of the dried root to 1 cup of water.
Simmer gently for 15 minutes, strain, and enjoy up to three cups daily.
Sweeten lightly with honey if desired (once cooled slightly), or blend with other cooling herbs such as fennel, cardamom, or licorice root for enhanced balance.
Simmer gently for 15 minutes, strain, and enjoy up to three cups daily.
Sweeten lightly with honey if desired (once cooled slightly), or blend with other cooling herbs such as fennel, cardamom, or licorice root for enhanced balance.
Cautions & Contraindications
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Individual results may vary.
