This species of Sassafras is a North American tree also known as Silky Sassafras
and White Sassafras.
At one time, the root and root bark provided the
characteristic flavor of the carbonated beverage known as root beer. A sweet tea
called saloop is traditionally made from the root bark.
Powdered sassafras root
bark is more commonly used to produce tinctures and extracts in the preparation
of a natural dye and fragrance. Please note that our sassafras root does contain safrole, it is a natural part of the plant.
Please note that our Sassafras Root contains safrole. THE FDA BANS SAFFROLE IN FOOD ITEMS.