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Ingredients
Sassafras Essential Oil (Sassafras officinale)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve
Synonyms
Common Sassafras Oil, North American Sassafras Oil, Sassafrax Oil, Laurel of the Iroquois Oil, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras variifolium
Family
Lauraceae
Part Used
Root bark
Method of Extraction
Steam distillation
Note
M
Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Sassafras Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing
Actions
antiviral, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, pediculicide, stimulant, sudorific
Internal Indications
None
External Indications
insect bites, rheumatism, dermatitis, gout, exhaustion, menstruation problems
Aromatheraputic Indications
None
Aromatheraputic Actions
Contraindications
Do not take internally. For external use only with caution.
Therapeutic Indications
Sassafras, a deciduous tree is native to eastern parts of the USA , it grows up to 40 meters in height, with slender branches and a soft spongy orange-brown bark and small yellow green flowers. The bark and wood are both aromatic. The production of the
oil is Mainly from Florida to Canada and into Mexico.
Traditionally, this has been used for the treatment of high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, menstrual and kidney problems as well as for skin complaints. The wood and the bark will produce a bright yellow
dye.
Commercially the oil that is used is safrol free and is used in a limited extent as a flavouring as well as toiletries and cosmetics.
Storage
Sassafras oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.
Usage
Blends With
Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced
multivitamin and mineral supplement.
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