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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Sassafrass albidum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Cadinene
Camphor
Eugenol
Phennandrene
Pinene
Safrol
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses central nervous system.
Irritates mucous membranes.
Miscellaneous information:
Banned in United States as a flavoring agent because of proved
carcinogenic potential.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Is used as spring "tonic" and "stimulant."
Is used as "blood thinner."
Treats common cold.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Risk outweighs potential benefits. Don't take.
Breast-feeding:
Risk outweighs potential benefits. Don't take.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Has carcinogenic potential. Don't use.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Breathing difficulties |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Coma |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Dilated pupils |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Fainting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Frequent nosebleeds |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Heart, liver, kidney damage |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| characterized by swelling of |
| extremities, shortness of |
| breath, jaundice (yellow skin |
| and eyes), blood in urine |
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| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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