Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1258

Compare All Forms

3 forms

Compare supplement forms of Sarsaparilla by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Sarsaparilla — — — View →
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
  • DSLD group id: 6381
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Sarsaparilla (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 2638
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

certified organic sarsaparilla extract, mexican sarsaparilla, powder, Sarsaparilla (mixed), sarsaparilla (root) powder, sarsaparilla (smilax aristolochiaefolia) concentrate, sarsaparilla, wild, sarsaparilla glycerite liquid extract, sarsaparilla herb powder, sarsaparilla liquid extract, sarsaparilla root (smilax ornata &/or aristolochiifolia) extract, sarsaparilla root (smilax regelii &/or aristolochiifolia) extract, smilax, powder, smilax aristolochiifolia root extract, smilax china root extract, smilax glabra, smilax glabra root extract, dry, smilax ornata root extract, smilax spp.

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.