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6-15-2007 9:24 PM

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6-16-2007 6:26 AM

michellezm

I never knew! I always thought Sarasaparilla was a drink of some sort. Had no idea it was a herb. Thanks.

6-17-2007 2:33 AM

Moonowler

The root extract helps helps hangovers, low altitude jetlag, and gas from sodium.

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