Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Sassafras |
Botanical Name |
Sassafras officinale |
System Affected |
blood, liver, kidney, eye, teeth, spasm, antiseptic |
Properties |
blood purifier kidney, liver, skin infections, varicose vein ulcers eyes, rheumatism, gout, syphilis Stimulant, destroys certain protozoa, increases persperation Toothaches relieves spasms (take warm) repells ants, antiseptic spray for nose & throat Used as a spice. |
Description |
bark of tree root |
Origin |
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Notes |
Sassaras Albidum has possible liver and kidney toxicity |
Toxicity |
none |
Dosage |
1oz bark/pint hot water, or 1-5 drops oil |
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