Sarsaparilla is used as a tonic and blood purifier from heavy metal ingestion. It was used in history to treat sexual impotence, rheumatism, skin ailments, and as a general tonic for physical weakness. It is used for headaches, joint pain and the common cold, psoriasis and dermatitis. It is used mainly for the urinary system, cystitis, renal colic, eczema, acne, dermatitis, as a tonic, for enhancing the male reproductive system, and in the relief of low mood and debility associated with menopause.
