Scientific name
Sassafras albidum
Family
Lauraceae
Origin
North America
Used Parts
Drug consisting of dried bark
Chemical constituents
- Essential oil (safrole);
- Isoquinoline alkaloids (boldina, isoboldina, reticulina);
- Tannins;
- Lignans.
Sassofrasso in Herbalist: Property of Sassofrasso
Sassofrasso has always been known for its therapeutic properties attributable to wood, one of which is the diuretic and disinfectant of the urogenital system.
Contraindications
Avoid taking (already very limited) in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components.
Pharmacological Interactions
- barbiturates: increase in drug metabolism by induction of the hepatic microsomal system.
Warnings
Sassofrasso essential oil should no longer be used, either by mouth or external use, due to the presence of safrole (a tablespoon of oil can kill humans), which is toxic to the liver and heart.
