{"product_id":"cocolmeca-powder","title":"Cocolmeca Powder 4 oz (Cocolmeca Bark Root) for Herbal Shots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocolmeca powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4 oz. Smilax domingensis, the root and rhizome of the plant, milled fine, one ingredient. Often sold under the name cocolmeca bark. Wildcrafted or organic depending on the harvest, from Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocolmeca is, and what it is not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCocolmeca is a member of the Smilacaceae family. In Spanish the name is the same word, cocolmeca, also called raiz de cocolmeca. The material in this bag is the root and rhizome of the vine, which the trade widely calls cocolmeca bark, even though it is not bark from a tree trunk. Same plant, same material, two names in common use. \u003cstrong\u003eCocolmeca is not sarsaparilla.\u003c\/strong\u003e True sarsaparilla is Smilax regelii or Smilax ornata, a different Smilax species, and this store sells sarsaparilla separately. Cocolmeca is also not chaney root, a different plant sometimes confused with it in the herbal trade. Cocolmeca grows as a woody climbing vine with heart shaped leaves and small red berries; this bag contains only the milled root and rhizome, not the leaf or the berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCocolmeca Powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1\/2 teaspoon of Cocolmeca Powder to 4 fl oz of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 10 minutes, then enjoy. Stir again before drinking, since the powder settles. A level teaspoon of this root powder is roughly 2 g, so 1\/2 teaspoon is about 1 g, close to the amount in a serving of our cocolmeca capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthy, mildly bitter and slightly sweet, a taste often compared to a mild sarsaparilla. It is naturally caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCocolmeca powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is in one bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is 4 oz, about 113 g, of milled root. At 1\/2 teaspoon a cup, one bag works out to about 110 herbal shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic or wildcrafted depending on the harvest. This bag is from Mexico, milled to a fine powder from the same root and rhizome used in the store's own cocolmeca capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tradition behind it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCocolmeca root has long been used as a household root tea in Mexican, Central American and Caribbean tradition. It is also known by the names cuculmeca and bejuco de vida. Households traditionally made a simple decoction or infusion from the dried root, poured hot and taken plain, the same basic preparation this powder is designed for in a quicker, stir in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much cocolmeca powder should I use per cup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocolmeca Powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1\/2 teaspoon of Cocolmeca Powder to 4 fl oz of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 10 minutes, then enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs cocolmeca the same as sarsaparilla?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Cocolmeca is Smilax domingensis. True sarsaparilla is Smilax regelii or Smilax ornata, a different Smilax species. This store sells sarsaparilla separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs cocolmeca the same as chaney root?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Chaney root is a different plant. Cocolmeca as sold here is Smilax domingensis and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does cocolmeca taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarthy, mildly bitter and slightly sweet, similar to a mild sarsaparilla. It is naturally caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs cocolmeca powder vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a single plant powder, one ingredient, with nothing derived from any animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¿Qué es la cocolmeca?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa cocolmeca es Smilax domingensis, también llamada raíz de cocolmeca, una hierba de la familia Smilacaceae, molida fina, de México.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¿Cómo se prepara el té de cocolmeca?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgregue 1\/2 cucharadita a 4 fl oz de agua hirviendo, mezcle bien, tape y deje reposar 10 minutos, y disfrute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the recommended intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alkaline Herb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337497079895,"sku":"AHS-COCPWD","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8308\/2771\/files\/Cocolmeca_Powder_4oz_FRONT_ca0e67bf-d8fc-4886-92de-6b313bedc82d.png?v=1790272240","url":"https:\/\/alkalineherbshop.com\/en-ca\/products\/cocolmeca-powder","provider":"Alkaline Herb Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}