Baldwin's Original Sarsaparilla, 1 Litre

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In the Philippines, Sarsi is a brand name for a sarsaparilla drink originally manufactured by Cosmos Bottling Corporation, a local company that is now a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. [28] Cosmos Bottling Corporation was established in 1918 as Manila Aerated Water Company. [29] Sarsi was originally branded as Cosmos Sarsaparilla until the 1970s. The unique taste that distinguishes the current version of Sarsi from other sarsaparilla-based soft drinks is attributed to the sugar substitute saccharin, although its "regular" formula contains high fructose corn syrup or cane sugar. Sarsaparilla was popular in the United States in the 19th century. According to advertisements for patent medicines of the period, it was considered to be a remedy for skin and blood problems. [12] [13] The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink notes that it evokes images of "languid belles and parched cowboys". [14] Deuster P, Maier S, Moore V, et al. Dietary supplements and military divers: a synopsis for undersea medical officers. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. 2004. She t, Zhao C, Feng J, et al. Sarsaparilla (Smilax glabra rhizome) extract inhibits migration and invasion of cancer cells by suppressing TGF- ß1 pathway. PLoS One. 2015;10(3):e0118287. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0118287

Zampieron, E. R., & Kamhi, E.J. (2012). Natural Support for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease. Journal of Restorative Medicine, 1(1),38-47 Whatever happened to the soft drink sarsaparilla? December 16, 1977 by Cecil Adams, retrieved 2013-04-30 Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Sarsaparilla was one of G. Baldwin & Co’s most popular remedies, where they used to serve it strong and frothy, and very different to the sweet carbonated drink Sarsaparilla is today! Did you ever try a glass of Baldwin’s Sarsaparilla?

It is known in Spanish as zarzaparrilla, which is derived from the words zarza meaning "bramble" (from preroman sarza), and parrilla, meaning "little grape vine". [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] History [ edit ] Xu, S. Shang, M., Liu, G., Xu,F., Wang, X., Shou, C., & Cai, S. (2013). Chemical Constituents from theRhizomes of Smilax glabra and Their Antimicrobial Activity. Molecules, 18(5),5265-5287 Tobias, Ruth (2007). "Sarsaparilla". In Smith, Andrew F (ed.). The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. Oxford University Press. p.550. ISBN 9780195307962.

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Sarsaparilla has shown activity against harmful bacteria and other microorganisms that have invaded the body. Though it may not work as well as modern day antibiotics and antifungals, it has been used for centuries to treat major illnesses like Hansen’s disease (leprosy) and syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. Hansen’s disease (leprosy) is another devastating infection caused by bacteria. Zhang C, Xu Q, Tan X, et al. Astilbin decreases proliferation and improves differentiation in HaCaT keratinocytes. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2017;93:713-720. doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2017.05.127 She T., Qu L., Wang L., Yang, X.,Xu, S. Feng, J. … Gao, Y. (2015, March). Sarsaparilla (Smilax Glabra Rhizome)extract inhibits cancer cell growth by S phase arrest, apoptosis and autophagyvia redox-dependent ERK1/2 pathway. CancerPrevention Research, 8(5), 464-74 Sa, F., Gaoa, J., Fung, K.,Zhenga, Y., Leea, S., & Wanga, T. (2008, January). Anti-proliferative andpro-apoptotic effect of Smilax glabra Roxb. extract on hepatoma cell lines[Abstract]. Chemico-BiologicalInteractions, 171(1), 1-14

Sarsaparilla is a potent anti-inflammatory. This factor makes it also a useful treatment for inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and other causes of joint pain and the swelling caused by gout. 3. Syphilis In Hong Kong, Sarsae (沙示) is the most popular brand of sarsaparilla drink. It is manufactured and distributed by the A. S. Watson Group, which pioneered in carbonated beverages in Hong Kong. [31] The drink was the central plot device of a 1985 film called It's a Drink, It's a Bomb (starring George Lam, John Sham and Maggie Cheung), about a hand grenade disguised as a Sarsae cola, detonated by releasing its ringpull. [32] See also [ edit ] HeySong Sarsaparilla ( Chinese: 黑松沙士) is the most popular brand of sarsaparilla drink in Taiwan. It is manufactured by HeySong Corporation. [22]

Sarsaparilla-flavored sodas are available in the south of Vietnam but much more difficult to find in the north.