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Botanical name: Sassafras albidum
Parts used: root bark
Compounds:
Safrole, which was banned by the FDA in 1960. The herb is available for purchase without this compound. The whole herb is still available for purchase for topical application.
Several compounds found in sassafras, like sassarandainol, have been shown to block the activity of enzymes that trigger inflammation.
Therapeutic properties:
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-parasitic: destroy or expel parasitic worms
Diaphoretic: promotes perspiration
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Uses:
Diuretic properties can be used to treat bloating and fluid retention, and high blood pressure.
Useful for parasitic infections of promadtigotes, a form of parasite that enters through the skin of the host.
Safety:
Safrole, a compound in sassafras, can be toxic to humans. This compound may have carcinogenic properties.
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Emilee Wright
A Mercurial Consciousness