Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020
Sarsaparilla Smilax ornata - Smilax aristolochiifolia
A Compendium of Plants
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES
abundance, happiness
Sarsaparilla is best known for flavoring drinks and foods—especially root beer! She has also been turned to for centuries to treat a variety of ailments by a number of cultures. Sarsaparilla is a climbing vine, but it is her root that is prized for Magical uses.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Native Americans have used sarsaparilla root for a variety of medical uses, as it is valued for its healing powers. Until the early 20th century, it was used to treat syphilis in the United States as part of the official pharmacopeia. It can be used for treating psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney disease. Its ingestion can also increase urination to reduce fluid retention. It is believed to inhibit premature aging.
MAGICAL PROPERTIES
Place sarsaparilla in your home, especially in your kitchen, and she will grant good health to all who live there. Place her in your closet to bring out a different perspective on life, a brighter one that will amplify your spiritual practice. Work with her when you are ill and are in need of better health, and she can motivate you to take better care of yourself, showing your heart how you would feel if you practiced true self-care. For abundance spells and intentions, keep her near you or place her on your altar. You can also include her in your spellwork for manifestation.
PLANT WISDOM
Sarsaparilla ignites happiness within you, which in turn elevates your frequency, attracting abundance into your life. Her roots are so wild and happy it is contagious, and they love life with such a passion it illuminates those who work with her. Dreaming of sarsaparilla indicates a deeply rooted trauma that may be affecting your health. Ask her to help you heal.