![]() ![]() See my Plants and People page for more information about the project and the people referenced in this post. Note: This post is part of my Plants and People series. The Mi’kmaq and Penobscot used this plant as a cough medicine. Sue also said the root and berries taken as a tea can treat lung infections and colds. Ray said that indigenous people in South America use a different Aralia species for trail food and “any kind of infection you can dream.” Terry-Anya and John enjoy the tea made from the roots. ![]() Wild sarsaparilla is a close relative of ginseng and is valued for similar purposes-why not use the local alternative? Deb collects the rhizomes in the fall, dries them, and adds them to teas for its mild tonic and strengthening effects. ![]() Sue said that some Maine tribes used the tea of the fresh or dried root taken over time to increase endurance and energy for travel and competitions. The Abnaki used wild sarsaparilla as a blood-strengthening tonic, while many other Native American tribes drank this tea as a general tonic. Ray nibbles on the root of wild sarsaparilla for food and uses it medicinally as a substitute for ginseng ( Panax ginseng ). Medicine: Ginseng substitute, endurance, colds, tonic, strengthener Leaves with long stalks, divided into 3 groups of 3-5 leaflets. ![]() Description: Native perennial herb 20-40cm tall. ![]()
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