Sassafras Bark
Wildharvested & Kosher Certified
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- Sassafras albidum
- Origin: USA
Common Name
Standardized: sassafras
Botanical Name
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Plant Family: Lauraceae
Synonyms
Sassafras officinale
Overview
Sassafras is a sturdy tree found in the bayous of Louisiana. When the tree is young, its leaves are shaped like "mittens," sometimes with two "thumbs." As the tree matures, sometimes reaching a height of 100 feet (30 meters) and a trunk diameter of up to 6 feet (200 cm), the leaves grow more rounded, free of indentation.
Sassafras tea, made from the root bark or just the bark, has been drunk for over three centuries in the lower Mississippi valley. Sassafras bark oil is used to flavor medicines and candy and in some perfumes.
Parts Used
Bark, Root Bark.
Typical Preparations
Almost always found as a beverage or tea. The essential oil is more difficult to find and use because its trade is heavily regulated.
Precautions
Specific: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for long-term use.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.