{"product_id":"sassafras-bark-cut-sifted-sassafras-albidium-dried-herb-wildcrafted","title":"Sassafras Bark, Cut \u0026 Sifted (Sassafras albidium) - Dried Herb, Wildcrafted","description":"Sassafras also called White Sassafras, Red Sassafras or Silky Sassafras is a deciduous tree native to Eastern North America and there are some other types of Sassafras native to Asia. Sassafras belongs to the Lauraceae family or Laurel family which includes Cinnamon Verum, Camphor and Avocado.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the tree is young, its leaves are shaped like \"mittens\", sometimes with two \"thumbs\". As the tree matures, reaching a height of 100 feet and a trunk diameter of up to 6 feet, the leaves grow more rounded. The Bark is orange-brown with deep furrows when mature. The tiny six petaled flowers grow on separate male and female trees and the female trees produce a drupe fruit or a fruit with a single seed in the middle that is blue-black when ripe.\u003cbr\u003eSassafras Bark has a distinctive root beer-like flavour, although not found in commercial beverages anymore. Some people or bartenders will make their own root beer syrup for drinks.\u003cbr\u003eSassafras wood and oil were both used in early dentistry as a dental anesthetic and disinfectant, and toothbrushes were crafted from Sassafras twigs or wood because of its aromatic properties.\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally Sassafras wood was used by indigenous people of eastern North America for dugout canoes, and its leaves, roots and bark as food and medicine. Cherokees gave an infusion of Sassafras Bark to treat children with worms and used Sassafras poultices made from root bark to treat open wounds, sores, reduce fevers, soothe joint pain, gout, ease menstrual pain, cure scurvy and soothe red and swollen eyes. Used traditionally for congestion in the lungs, urinary disorder, kidneys issues and blood purifying.\u003cbr\u003eBefore the 20th century, Sassafras was used mostly for medicinal purposes and after it was valued for its flavour and ability to make the taste of medicine more palatable.\u003cbr\u003eThe constituent safrole found in Sassafras can be toxic but it is practically insoluble in water so it should pass through the body safely. The same constituent is also found in green tea, pepper, nutmeg and pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSassafras taste is aromatic, earthy flavour and has notes of Anise and Lemon Eucalyptus and root beer. The energetics of Sassafras are warming and drying. Sassafras has an affinity to the lungs, digestive system, musculoskeletal system, bladder, kidneys, blood, skin and uterus. For the digestive system combine Sassafras with Ginger Root, Cinnamon, Clove and Anise. For joint support combine Sassafras with Birch Leaf, Burdock Root or Devils Claw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 teaspoon of Sassafras Bark to one cup of boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes, strain and drink up to three cups a day. Or make into a syrup.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCautions \u0026amp; contraindications:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot for long-term use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Individual results may vary.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Gaia Garden Herbals Inc.","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":50342614368513,"sku":"tdh1789695618518","price":27.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50342614401281,"sku":"oiw1789695618519","price":128.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":50342614434049,"sku":"too1789695618520","price":253.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/0105\/1393\/files\/sassafras-bark-cut-sifted-sassafras-albidium---dried-herb-wildcrafted_1.webp?v=1789695622","url":"https:\/\/quickdryclad.shop\/products\/sassafras-bark-cut-sifted-sassafras-albidium-dried-herb-wildcrafted","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}