The sarsparilla plant is a perennial vine native to the tropical regions of the Americas and West Indies. Its stems are prickly and its roots burrow themselves far into the ground. In the middle of the 19th century, sarsparilla was brewed to make a popular tonic. To this day, it is used to add flavor to certain soft drinks like root beer. It can also be used as a foaming agent.
Nature's Sunshine sarsparilla may be used for liver and circulatory support. Many herbalists also recommend this herb for the skin. In addition, it also helps digestion and may stimulate appetite. The root of this plant is chock full of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. It is the part of the plant that is most commonly used especially by herbal healers. Each capsule of sarsparilla contains 375 mg of sarsparilla root.