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sassafrasenUK
sas·sa·fras S0094700 (săs′ə-frăs′)n.1. A deciduous eastern North American tree (Sassafras albidum) having irregularly lobed leaves and aromatic bark, leaves, and roots.2. The dried root bark of this plant, used as a source of safrole and formerly as a flavoring.
[Spanish sasafrás, from Late Latin saxifragia, kind of herb, variant of (herba) saxifraga, saxifrage; see saxifrage.]sassafras (ˈsæsəˌfræs) n1. (Plants) an aromatic deciduous lauraceous tree, Sassafras albidum, of North America, having three-lobed leaves and dark blue fruits2. (Plants) the aromatic dried root bark of this tree, used as a flavouring, and yielding sassafras oil3. (Plants) Austral any of several unrelated trees having a similar fragrant bark[C16: from Spanish sasafrás, of uncertain origin]sas•sa•fras (ˈsæs əˌfræs)
n. 1. an E North American tree, Sassafras albidum, having both oval and two- or three-lobed leaves. 2. the aromatic bark of its root, used as a flavoring agent. [1570–80; < Sp sasafrás] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  sassafras - yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North AmericaSassafras albidum, sassafras treesassafras - dried root bark of the sassafras treelaurel - any of various aromatic trees of the laurel familygenus Sassafras - a genus of sassafrassassafras oil - oil from root bark of sassafras trees; used in perfumery and as a disinfectant | | 2. | sassafras - dried root bark of the sassafras treeflavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it impartssassafras, Sassafras albidum, sassafras tree - yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America |
TranslationssassafrasenUK
sassafras: see laurellaurel,
common name for the Lauraceae, a family of forest trees and shrubs found mainly in tropical SE Asia but also abundant in tropical America. Most have aromatic bark and foliage and are evergreen; deciduous species are usually those that extend into temperate zones.
..... Click the link for more information. .  sassafras sassafrasTree grows to 100ft (30m). The entire plant is edible. Eat the leaves., use roots for tea. This is one of the three ingredients in the original root beer recipe- sarsaparilla, sassafras and birch. Another way is to boil the roots, combine with molasses and allow to ferment. Voila- root beer. The tree is used for purifying the blood, stomach aches, rheumatism, skin problems, colds, fever, kidney, liver, problems, arthritis. The trees have many slender branches, and smooth, orangebrown bark. The bark of a full grown tree is thick, red-brown, and deeply furrowed. All parts of the plants are very fragrant when crushed. 3 different types of leaves on the same plant, oval, 2-lobe (mitten) and 3-lobed. Young leaves and twigs are best for consuming. Great on salads. They give a citrus-like scent when crushed. Delicious 5-petal tiny yellow flowers in clusters. Leaves can be dried and powdered and added to soups and gumbos. Fruit is blue-black eggshaped berry sized on a reddish cup/stem. Roots and leaves can be eaten raw or powdered or steamed. The root makes a good tea that tastes like root beer. Antiseptic, diuretic, vasodilator. Used to thin blood, cleanse liver, ease menstrual pain. Do not take for extended long periods or liver damage can occur because it contains safrole. Do not consume if pregnant or taking blood thinner.Sassafras a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs of the family Lauraceae. The leaves are entire, pinnate, or twice- to seven-times-lobed. The small, yellow-green flowers are in an axillary dichasium. The fruit is drupe. There are three species, distributed along the eastern seaboard of North America, in continental regions of China, and on Taiwan. The common sassafras (S. albidum, or S. officinale), an aromatic dioecious tree reaching 20 m tall, is distributed in North America. It propagates by seeds and root suckers. The plant has been introduced into European gardens and parks; in the USSR it is found in Sukhumi. The essential oil contained throughout the plant, but mainly in the cortex of the roots, is used in perfumery. The soft, lightweight wood is used in the production of furniture, small boats, barrels, and railroad ties. REFERENCEDerev’ia i kustarniki SSSR, vol. 3. Moscow-Leningrad, 1954.sassafras[′sas·ə‚fras] (botany) Sassafras albidum. A medium-sized tree of the order Magnoliales recognized by the bright-green color and aromatic odor of the leaves and twigs. sassafras1. an aromatic deciduous lauraceous tree, Sassafras albidum, of North America, having three-lobed leaves and dark blue fruits 2. the aromatic dried root bark of this tree, used as a flavouring, and yielding sassafras oil 3. Austral any of several unrelated trees having a similar fragrant bark sassafrasenUK
sas·sa·fras (sas'ă-fras), The dried bark of the root of Sassafras albidum (family Lauraceae), a tree of the eastern U.S.; a flavoring agent, diuretic, and diaphoretic; sassafras oil, a volatile oil obtained by distillation from the bark of S. albidum and S. variifolium, is used as a carminative, topical antiseptic, pediculicide, and flavoring agent.sassafras Herbal medicine
A deciduous tree, the bark of which is antiseptic, diaphoretic and diuretic. It was regarded by Native Americans as a blood purifier; in herbal medicine, it was used topically for syphilis, abscesses, acne, poison ivy and poison oak, and internally for colic and rheumatic complaints.
Toxicity
Carcinogenic and hepatotoxic in rats due to safrole; it is listed by the FDA as “unsafe”. Sassafras oil and raw bark should not be used internally.sassafrasenUK
Related to sassafras: Sassafras tea, sassafras oilSynonyms for sassafrasnoun yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and barkSynonyms- Sassafras albidum
- sassafras tree
Related Words- sassafras
- laurel
- genus Sassafras
- sassafras oil
noun dried root bark of the sassafras treeRelated Words- flavorer
- flavoring
- flavourer
- flavouring
- seasoning
- seasoner
- sassafras
- Sassafras albidum
- sassafras tree
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