This species of sarsaparilla is native to India and Ceylon, where it is also
known as Anantmula, Beer Root and Sarivadvaya. The plant is also referred to as
False Sarsaparilla because its root serves as a substitute for the tropical
species of sarsaparilla.
The powdered root is sometimes encapsulated, but is
more commonly used to produce teas, tinctures and extracts.