Indian Sarsaparilla (Anantmool)
Hemidesmus indicus
A cooling, sweet-scented root used as a blood purifier for skin and urinary heat.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A cooling, sweet-scented root used as a blood purifier for skin and urinary heat.
A cooling, sweet-scented root used as a blood purifier for skin and urinary heat.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A cooling, sweet-scented root used as a blood purifier for skin and urinary heat.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Generally mild; traditional alterative.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild; traditional alterative.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.