True sarsaparilla (Jamaican sarsaparilla) uses and benefits

True Sarsaparilla:
Refers to the roots of various species within the Smilax genus, a group of tropical vines.
Some important commercial species include Smilax aristolochiifolia (Mexican sarsaparilla), Smilax ornata (Honduran or Jamaican sarsaparilla), and Smilax regelii.
These plants are native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The roots are used for flavoring and in traditional medicine.
Sarsaparilla is often used in combination with wintergreen and other aromatic plants.
Historically, sarsaparilla has been used to treat syphilis and other skin diseases.