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[[File:Smilax china (fruits s9).jpg|thumb|right]]'''Madhusnuhī''' consists of tuberous root of Smilax china Linn. (Fam. Liliaceae), a deciduous climber with sparsely prickled or unarmed stem. It is imported from China andJapan.==Uses=={{Uses|Herpetism}}, {{Uses|Syphilis}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Chronic rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Nausea}}, {{Uses|Vomiting}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Syphilis}}, {{Uses|Epilepsy}}, {{Uses|Insanity}}, {{Uses|Flatulence}}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}. ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Rhizome}}. ==Chemical Composition==Phytochemical screening of methanol extract yielded flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides, Root contains fat, sugar, glucoside, coloring matter, gum and starch<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names==Japan{{Common names|kn=|ml=China Pairu|sa=Dvīpāntara Vacā|ta=Parangichekkai|te=Pirngichekka|hi=Chopcheenee|en=China root}} ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya======Rasa=== ===Guna=== ===Veerya=== ===Vipaka=== ===Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Climbing vine}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Paripinnate|Oblong|Leaf Arrangementis Alternate-spiral}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|pink||Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemes}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|oblong pod|Thinly septate, pilose, wrinkled|||seeds upto 5|Fruiting throughout the year}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings== ==Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}} ==How to plant/cultivate==Succeeds in most well-drained soils in sun or semi-shade. Hardy to about -15°c. A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of tendrils and thorns as it scrambles through small trees and shrubs. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Mossy forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Smilax china (flower male s4).jpgSmilax china (flower female s2).jpgSmilax china (fruits s9).jpgSmilax china (fruits s2).jpgSmilax china (bud).jpgKaniska canace (caterpillar).JPG|</gallery> ==References==<references> <ref name="chemical composition">The Ayuredic Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1, Volume-5, Page no-14</ref><ref name="Leaf">[ "Morphology"]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Smilax+china"Cultivation detail"]</ref></references> ==External Links==*[http://www.stuartxchange.com/Sarsaparillang-china Smilax china on stuartxchange.com]*[https://www.ijper.org/article/37 Smilax china on ijper.org]*[https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Smilax-China-Cid1082 Smilax china on herbpathy.com][[Category:Herbs]]][[Category:Smilacaceae]]