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AKA: Ague Tree, Cinnamon Wood, Ligum Floridium, Root bark, Saloop Species: Sassafras albidum Active Chemical Components: Safrole, volatile oils, tannins Traditionally Used: Sassafras was traditionally used for GI irritation and upset, an anti-pyretic, and a blood purifier. Uses Today: Sassafras is a common addition to various beverages. It is used as a home remedy for various ailments. What you should know: Safrole, the main component of sassafras, crosses the placenta and acts as a teratogen. In studies, safrole administration to pregnant rats resulted in renal epithelial tumors in the offspring. Safrole has also been linked to IUGR. Its use during pregnancy is contraindicated. |
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