Sassafras

Botanical: Sassafras albidum
Family: Lauraceae (laurel)

Other common names: Cinnamon Wood, Fennel Wood, Ague Tree, Smelling Stick, White Sassafras, Red Sassafras, Silky Sassafras, Saxifrax

Sassafras Root has been used in its native North America by generations, first by the indigenous peoples, then by the European settlers.  It has been used as a general tonic

and in the treatment of rheumatism, gonorrhea, syphilis, cystitis and liver disorders.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Sassafras comes from a tree native to eastern North America, which grows up to sixty feet in height.  The root bark of the Sassafras has been used medicinally since the pre-Columbian era.  Native Americans used Sassafras Root to reduce fevers and also smoked Sassafras Root Bark for pleasure.  The Cherokee used Sassafras Root Bark in the treatment of liver disorders, and Sassafras was one of the first American medicinal plants to be used in European medicine, being used in Spain in the sixteenth century and in England in the seventeenth century.  Sassafras is most famous for being the original source of root beer, and Sassafras tea has also been a popular beverage, especially in the South.  It has been observed that Sassafras tea drinkers are less susceptible to colds and infections than others.  Sassafras Root Bark naturally contains safrole, a suspected carcinogen, but since 1976, commercially available Sassafras Root Bark has been treated to remove safrole.  Research has shown that Sassafras Root Bark has a general antiseptic power and stimulates the cleaning of toxins from the liver. In the past, Sassafras Root Bark has been used in the treatment of gonorrhea, skin diseases and rheumatism, where it was used in conjunction with Sarsaparilla.  Sassafras tea was prescribed as an alterative, diaphoretic and carminative, and it was used in the treatment of cystitis and dysmenorrhea.  Sassafras Root Bark has also been used to aid in the treatment of acne, dysentery, gout, herpes, syphilis, measles and shingles.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should avoid Sassafras, and excessive use (many times the recommended dosage) may produce a narcotic effect. Sassafras should not be used for a prolonged period of time. Rare side effects have included vomiting, changes in your vision or heart rate (pulse), blood pressure, trouble walking or seeing or hearing things. Sassafras has the potential to interact with many prescription medicines broken down by the liver. Do not give Sassafras to children.

apsule Information:
Our Sassafras Root supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.