Common Names: Indian Sarsaparilla

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  • Hemidesmus indicus

    Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamool, or Sariva, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This medicinal plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and is widely used for its root. The root is traditionally valued in various systems of medicine. Energetics The root of Hemidesmus indicus is characterized by a cooling temperature…


  • Hemidesmus indicus (radix)

    Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus (family Apocynaceae) is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul, or Sariva. The medicinal part used is the root, prized predominantly in South Asian traditional medicine systems. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, this woody climber has a long history of applications in herbal therapeutics. Energetics The root…