sassafras oil (Sassafras albidum) is credited with anti-septic, astringent, and stimulant properties. It is composed of approximately 80 percent saprol. Sassafras oil is obtained from the plant’s bark and root through a process of steam distillation. It may produce dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals.
Formerly as flavoring in beverages such as root beer. Oil as scent in perfumes and soaps.
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Sassafras albidum, Lauraceae.
Human poison by
ingestion. A skin irritant. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
