Bag of sarsae radix. Sarsae radix, or sarsaparilla, the dried root of Smilax medica, a thorny vine, used to relive gout, rheumatism, and syphilis, and as a blood purifier. Sample of sarsaparilla
Corked specimen bottle containing roots of sarsae incis. from dispensary of HMS Victory, bottle English, 1871 to 1920 Specimen of sarsaparilla from HMS Victory 1871-1920
