Sassafras
In this Article
- What other names is Sassafras known by?
- What is Sassafras?
- How does Sassafras work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Sassafras.
How does Sassafras work?
There isn't enough information available to know how sassafras works.Are there safety concerns?
Sassafras seems safe when consumed in foods and beverages if it is "safrole-free." It is unsafe for use as a medicine. Sassafras can cause sweating and hot flashes. High amounts can cause vomiting, high blood pressure, hallucinations, and more severe side effects. It can cause skin rashes when used on the skin.Sassafras is UNSAFE for children. A few drops of sassafras oil may be deadly.
Do not take sassafras if:
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- You have a urinary condition, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI).
- You are scheduled for surgery in the next two weeks. Sassafras might cause excessive sedation if combined with medications used during and after surgery.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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