Both root beer and sarsaparilla were introduced as tonics that have medicinal properties. Sarsaparilla was made from the sarsaparilla vine, while root beer is made from the roots of the sassafras tree. However, root beer is no longer used for medicinal purposes, as sassafras may be harmful to your health. Root beer came into the mainstream around 1893. It became quite popular in the United States.
Root beer is also a treasured commodity for those who love the root beer float. That being said, it is more prevalent than sarsaparilla. The sarsaparilla vine has small greenish and dark purplish-red berries. It contains vitamins A, B-Complex, C, D, and minerals such as iron, manganese, and iodine.
When making sarsaparilla, the key is in its sweetness. It contains honey, maple syrup, molasses, syrup, and water. Sarsaparilla is used as an aphrodisiac as well as a blood purifier, and it can also treat skin disease. Sarsaparilla may also be taken as a supplement in capsule form, as it is a natural herb.