Smilax - The Name

Smilax - The Name

Smilax is an evergreen genus of around 300-350 species of subtropical climbing medicinal plants - a vine that bears flowers and berries consisting many therapeutic properties. It is commonly known as 'Sarsaparilla or zarzaparrilla'.

The most manifested feature of this plant is it's 'damage tolerance', as it is capable of growing back from its rhizomes even after being cut or burnt down. For centuries, the plant has been used to cure a number of diseases such as rheumatism, skin disorders, gout, arthritis, fever, cough, scrofula, hypertension, digestive disorders, and also as a general tonic for physical weakness and excessive sweating.

Inspired by its unique characteristic of being immune to deluge and its wide-ranging therapeutic distinctiveness, this medicinal plant has inspired Ramky to excel in a wide range of therapeutic segments and grow.

Hence, the name given is Smilax Laboratories.