Tag: Chaney root

The roots and rhizomes of the cocolmeca vine, known botanically as *Smilax ornata*, are edible and have been utilized in traditional medicine across Mexico and Central America for centuries. Cocolmeca, also called Chaney root or Mexican sarsaparilla, is most commonly consumed as a decoction or tea to harness its traditional properties.

Jamaican root drinks are traditional herbal beverages with centuries-old roots in African herbalism and Jamaican folk medicine. This rich cultural elixir is made from a complex blend of roots, barks, and vines and is consumed by many for perceived health benefits, although scientific evidence is limited.