Indian Sarsaparilla अनंतमूल

🌱 About the plant

A slender twiner of scrub and hedges, with fragrant roots and small dark flowers.

Growing it

Let it climb a shrub rather than a bare wire.

What it is for

Traditional cooling drinks; a good hedge companion.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part sun

Water

Weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Twines 2–4 m

First harvest

Roots from year two

Let it climb a shrub rather than a bare wire.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional cooling drinks; a good hedge companion.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India