Sarsaparilla Root, Cut & Sifted (Hemidesmus indicus) | Premium Root Beer Root for Tea & Decoctions

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of cut and sifted root to a cup of cold water. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, then sweeten or blend to taste.

🌲 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm

Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same per-lot laboratory testing standard.

🧪 Lab tested, every lot

Every lot is laboratory screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before it is released.

Grown without pesticides. No pesticides were used to grow this herb, and it contains no additives, preservatives, solvents or excipients.

See our published lab results → If your lot isn't listed yet, email the lot number on your bag to hello@sacredplantco.com and we will send you the lab test results.

Is this the same sarsaparilla that flavors old-fashioned root beer?

Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) is the root prized across South Asia for its warm root beer, licorice, and vanilla character, and it is a classic botanical for old-fashioned root beer and craft sodas. It carries that signature sweet-rooty aroma beautifully in a simmered decoction. Every lot we carry is laboratory tested for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter, and backed by our 100% money-back guarantee.

How do I prepare sarsaparilla root for tea?

Sarsaparilla is a hard root, so we prepare it as a decoction rather than a quick steep. We add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the cut and sifted root to a cup of cold water, bring it to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes before straining. The cut and sifted format extracts evenly and blends easily with other roots and spices.

Where is your sarsaparilla root grown?

Hemidesmus indicus is native to the Indian subcontinent and grows best in the warm, tropical conditions it evolved in. We partner with a vetted India farm that specializes in exactly those conditions and grows it right where it flourishes, to the same soil-first, biological standard that defines our own Colorado farm. Every lot we ship receives the same per-lot laboratory testing and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.

Can I use sarsaparilla root if I am pregnant or taking medication?

We always suggest checking with a qualified healthcare practitioner before adding any new botanical, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take medication that affects blood sugar or blood clotting. Traditional use favors moderate amounts, and every lot is laboratory tested before release. This is offered for traditional and educational use and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.