Indian Sarsaparilla Root, USDA Certified Organic, Cut & Sifted

• USDA Certified Organic Indian Sarsaparilla: Our non-irradiated, cut and sifted Indian sarsaparilla root (sometimes misspelled sasprilla, sarsaprilla, or sarspirilla) is organically grown and non-GMO. Responsibly sourced from certified organic growers, it’s packaged in BPA-free, resealable bags to preserve its natural aroma and vitality.
  
  
• Premium Quality, Potent & Vibrant: Velvety-smooth with a warm, naturally sweet flavor, our Indian sarsaparilla root shines on its own as a rich herbal tea or blends beautifully with other botanicals in traditional root beer recipes. Its comforting aroma and balanced taste make it both grounding and rejuvenating.
  
  
• Laboratory Analyzed: Every batch of our Hemidesmus indicus root is rigorously tested before arriving at our facility, and carefully inspected for quality before packaging. Our Indian sarsaparilla is analyzed for moisture, microbial contaminants, and extraneous matter—never containing additives, preservatives, or flavorings—ensuring purity you can trust.
  
  
• Grown in India: Small, woody chips with a warm, naturally sweet aroma, our Indian sarsaparilla root is carefully and organically cultivated, reflecting the rich soils and sunlit landscapes of its native region.
  
  
• Packaged with Care in California: Handled in our FDA-registered, USDA Organic, GMP & HACCP compliant facility in California, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
  
  
• Protected for Potency: Our resealable, BPA-free pouches make it easy to store and keep your Indian sarsaparilla fresh.
  
  
• 100% Happiness Guarantee: If you’re not completely satisfied, simply contact us within 60 days for a full refund. As a small family-owned business, we treat our customers like family too.

Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) is a slender, aromatic plant native to the Indian subcontinent, long revered in Ayurveda for its harmonizing and purifying qualities. Its roots, warm and sweet with notes of vanilla and earth, have been used for centuries to cool the body, cleanse the blood, and balance the doshas. Ancient healers saw in its form a reflection of human consciousness—roots resembling the delicate branching of neurons, said to symbolize the mind’s vast and interconnected nature.

Traditionally, Indian sarsaparilla has been used as a restorative tonic, helping to support healthy digestion, circulation, and reproductive vitality. Its cooling energetics were believed to calm excess heat in both body and spirit, fostering inner equilibrium and emotional clarity. Modern studies have identified phytochemicals such as hemidesmin and saponins, which may contribute to its adaptogenic and detoxifying actions.

Although often compared to Jamaican sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata), Indian sarsaparilla stands apart in its chemistry and character. While both share a smooth, root-beer-like flavor, Hemidesmus indicus carries its own unique balance of sweetness and depth, reflecting the long herbal lineage of South Asia. Whether prepared as a soothing tea or gentle infusion, it serves as a bridge between timeless tradition and contemporary science—a testament to the enduring harmony between plants and the human spirit.

In the dance between mysticism and science, Indian sarsaparilla is both healer and teacher. Its complex chemistry supports the body’s natural detox pathways, while its symbolic nature speaks to purification on subtler levels—of thought, emotion, and spirit. Ayurvedic texts describe it as a harmonizer of the rasa dhatu, or vital fluid, nourishing both body and consciousness. Modern herbalists echo this ancient insight, recognizing in its compounds the same intelligence nature uses to balance and renew life itself.*