The sarsaparilla plant is one of many herbs studied for its potential medicinal benefits. But if the term ‘sarsaparilla’ makes you think of cowboys throwing back frosty pints after a hard day of ranching, your romantic notion isn’t entirely off-base. According to some sources, a drink using the plant’s root was popular among cowboys in […]
Sarsaparilla is a name you might have heard in old-timey cartoons or movies: cowboys are frequently heard ordering a drink called sarsaparilla, sometimes thought of as an old version of rootbeer. But there’s a lot people don’t know about sarsaparilla, starting with the fact that famous drink often didn’t even contain any sarsaparilla. What is […]
