However, sassafras traditionally includes safrole, which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned. Research findings into the benefits of sassafras also remain limited.

Until it was banned by the FDA in 1960, oil of sassafras was widely used to flavor root beer. It was found to contain safrole, a toxic and carcinogenic substance. However, ...

Until it was banned by the FDA in 1960, oil of sassafras was widely used to flavor root beer. It was found to contain safrole ...

The benefits of sassafras are widely reported, but not all of these advantages are supported by scientific evidence—even if you make natural sassafras tea at home.

Sassafras is considered the only spice native to the U.S. Europeans learned of its use from Native Americans who used it for both enhancing flavors in their food and medicinal purposes.

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has unveiled its 2025 Geauga County Big Tree Contest and is currently seeking nominations. The 2025 featured tree species is the Sassafras, which ...

An 18-year-old who was recently charged in connection with a double shooting on Sassafras Court was additionally charged recently with a fatal shooting on South Budding Avenue.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Deputies arrested a man they say used a pen camera to spy on women using the bathroom at Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery in Springdale, according to a preliminary police ...

Until it was banned by the FDA in 1960, oil of sassafras was widely used to flavor root beer. It was found to contain safrole, a toxic and carcinogenic substance. However, ...

Not many trees have both beautiful fall color in several shades and three types of leaves, all on the same tree. The sassafras tree, (Sassafras albidum), sports an unlobed leaf (football), one ...