WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Sassafras
CASCARA SAGRADA
The dried bark of Rhamnus Purshiana, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Rhamnaceae). A shrub of Northern Idaho and the Pacific coast. Dose, 5 to 30... / ... be modified to a large degree by the addition of fluidextract of licorice and spirits of anise and sassafras. The aromatic fluidextract is a pleasant preparation and has less of a tendency to cause g... / ...Dose: One half to one teaspoonful at bedtime. If a more profound action is desired a half drachm of Specific Medicine Podophyllum may be added.1
The dried bark of Rhamnus Purshiana, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Rhamnaceae). A shrub of Northern Idaho and the Pacific coast. Dose, 5 to 30... / ... be modified to a large degree by the addition of fluidextract of licorice and spirits of anise and sassafras. The aromatic fluidextract is a pleasant preparation and has less of a tendency to cause g... / ...Dose: One half to one teaspoonful at bedtime. If a more profound action is desired a half drachm of Specific Medicine Podophyllum may be added.1
MITCHELLAMITCH
The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...ial). (Contains Mitchella, Helonias, Viburnum Opulus and Caulophyllum, Brandy, Sugar and Essence of Sassafras.) Dose, 2 to 4 fluidounces, 3 times a day. Specific Indication.As a partus praeparator. ... / ...occurred. As a female regulator it has also had many devoted advocates. The Mother's Cordial is a popular and more rational preparation.1
The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...ial). (Contains Mitchella, Helonias, Viburnum Opulus and Caulophyllum, Brandy, Sugar and Essence of Sassafras.) Dose, 2 to 4 fluidounces, 3 times a day. Specific Indication.As a partus praeparator. ... / ...occurred. As a female regulator it has also had many devoted advocates. The Mother's Cordial is a popular and more rational preparation.1
OLEUM CAJUPUTI
Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ...stinal inflammation. 2. Linimentum Cajuputi Compositum, Compound Cajuput Liniment (oils of cajuput, sassafras, and hemlock, 1 ounce each; soap, an adequate amount to form a liniment). Action and Thera... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.1
Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ...stinal inflammation. 2. Linimentum Cajuputi Compositum, Compound Cajuput Liniment (oils of cajuput, sassafras, and hemlock, 1 ounce each; soap, an adequate amount to form a liniment). Action and Thera... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.1
SARSAPARILLASMAR
...m Sarsaparillae Compositum, Compound Fluidextract of Sarsaparilla (contains Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Sassafras, Mezereum). Dose, 10 to 60 minims. 3. Syrupus Sarsaparillae Compositus, Compound Syrup of ......us, Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla (contains Fluidextracts of Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Senna, Oil of Sassafras, Oil of Anise, and Methyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Sugar, and Water). Dose, 2 to 6 fluidrachms...1
...m Sarsaparillae Compositum, Compound Fluidextract of Sarsaparilla (contains Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Sassafras, Mezereum). Dose, 10 to 60 minims. 3. Syrupus Sarsaparillae Compositus, Compound Syrup of ......us, Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla (contains Fluidextracts of Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Senna, Oil of Sassafras, Oil of Anise, and Methyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Sugar, and Water). Dose, 2 to 6 fluidrachms...1
SASSAFRASSASSA
The bark of the root of Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). Woods of eastern half of North America. Dose, ......s (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). Woods of eastern half of North America. Dose, 1 to 3 drachms. Common Name: Sassafras. Principal Constitutents.A volatile oil (Oleum Sassafras), sassafrid, a decomposition pr......Sassafras), sassafrid, a decomposition product of tannic acid, resin, and tannin. Preparations.1. Sassafras Medulla, Sassafras Pith. (Insipid, light, spongy, white and odorless, cylindrical pieces.)...1
The bark of the root of Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). Woods of eastern half of North America. Dose, ......s (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). Woods of eastern half of North America. Dose, 1 to 3 drachms. Common Name: Sassafras. Principal Constitutents.A volatile oil (Oleum Sassafras), sassafrid, a decomposition pr......Sassafras), sassafrid, a decomposition product of tannic acid, resin, and tannin. Preparations.1. Sassafras Medulla, Sassafras Pith. (Insipid, light, spongy, white and odorless, cylindrical pieces.)...1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Sassafras
SASSAFRASSASSA
The bark of the root (also the pith) of SASSAFRAS VARIIFOLIUM, (Salisb.) Kze. Aromatic stimulant, with feeble diaphoretic and diuretic properties. The volatile oil is distinctly analgesic. Sassafras is, however, used chiefly as a flavoring agent. The oil is used in liniments; dose internally 0.1 to 0.5 c. c. (2 to 10 drops).2
The bark of the root (also the pith) of SASSAFRAS VARIIFOLIUM, (Salisb.) Kze. Aromatic stimulant, with feeble diaphoretic and diuretic properties. The volatile oil is distinctly analgesic. Sassafras is, however, used chiefly as a flavoring agent. The oil is used in liniments; dose internally 0.1 to 0.5 c. c. (2 to 10 drops).2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.