SBL Sarsaparilla

Other Names: Sarsa, Wild Liquorice, Sarsaparilla Officinalis
Source: Tincture from the dried rhizome of various species of Smilax

Primary Uses and Indications

Sarsaparilla is a restorative medicine, particularly effective after prolonged use of mercury treatments, serving as a blood purifier. It helps manage ulcers, cutaneous eruptions, and inflammatory conditions such as articular swelling, indurated glands, and caries. It is beneficial for individuals suffering from involuntary urination, weakness in veins, and varicose conditions.

Causes & Symptoms Addressed by SBL Sarsaparilla

General Characteristics

• Restorative Action: Sarsaparilla is highly beneficial for those weakened by mercury treatments and works as a blood purifier.
• Urinary Issues: Characterized by inability to pass urine freely, especially while sitting, with dribbling when standing.
• Skin Conditions: Treats moist eruptions in the groin and ulcerations that occur with minimal cause.
• Vein Health: Helps with the weakness and dilatation of veins, including varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
• Emaciation and Aging: Ideal for children with old faces and enlarged abdomens, as well as elderly individuals with blue spots on hands.

Detailed Symptom Relief

Mind and Head

• Mental State: Useful for those with a changeable disposition, easily offended, and unable to control anger.
• Headaches: Relief from neuralgic headaches, tight band sensations, and occipital pain.
• Vertigo and Nausea: Headaches with nausea, sour rising, and discomfort in the occiput extending to the eyes.

Eyes, Ear, Nose

• Eyes: Relief from burning sensations and flickering before the eyes.
• Ears: Eases shooting pains from the left ear to the nose root, along with itching scabs on the ear lobes.
• Nose: Helps relieve dry coryza and obstructed nostrils.

Mouth and Throat

• Facial Eruptions: Eases pimples on the face and swollen gums, often accompanied by pain and aphthae.
• Throat: Alleviates dryness, roughness, and violent coughing from ulceration.

Stomach and Abdomen

• Stomach: Discomfort after eating with no sensation in the stomach and nausea.
• Burning: Relieves burning sensations in the stomach, especially after eating bread.
• Abdomen: Helps with shooting pains in the abdomen, particularly the left side, and cutting pains around the navel.

Stool and Anus

• Loose Stools: For acrid, corrosive evacuations with pain in the abdomen.
• Difficult Evacuations: Works for painful, retarded, or scanty stools, often with the sensation of urgent need.

Urinary Complaints

• Frequent Urination: Works for frequent urination with little output, and pale, profuse urine.
• Painful Urination: Relieves scalding sensations during urination and aids in dissolving bladder stones.

Female Complaints

• Menstrual Discomfort: Eases pinching pains in the abdomen, squeezing in the loins, and excoriation between the thighs during menstruation.
• Breast Suppuration: Treats breast abscesses and resolves painful menses with vomiting.

Neck, Back, and Extremities

• Neck Pain: Relieves swelling on one side of the neck with pain on touch.
• Back Pain: Eases pain from the small of the back down to the spermatic cords, especially worse at night or after emissions.
• Leg and Arm Pain: Relieves rigidity in limbs, numbness, and cramps in legs, especially in the calves.

Skin

• Eruptions and Ulcers: Helps with tettery eruptions, moist scales on hands, and purulent ulcers.
• Emaciation: Addresses extreme emaciation with shrinking skin or skin that hangs in folds.

Generalities

• Joint and Limb Pain: Relieves tearing pains in joints and limbs, accompanied by trembling or pinching sensations in the abdomen.
• Painful Throbbing: Eases throbbing sensations in the right sole, worsening when sitting, and shooting pains in the chest that force the patient to bend double.

Usage Guidelines

Side Effects

• No significant side effects when taken as per prescribed dosage.
• Safe to take alongside other medications, including allopathic and Ayurvedic treatments.

Dosage

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternatively, medicate globules as prescribed by a homeopathic practitioner.

Precautions

• Always maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking medicine.
• Consult a homeopathic practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco while on treatment.

Terms and Conditions

• Homeopathic remedies should be taken based on symptom similarity.
• Results may vary based on individual conditions.
• Consult a physician before purchasing or using this remedy.