The efficacy and function of Sassafras

The Chinese medicinal sassafras tree is a relatively good medicinal material, but many people don’t know much about it. So let’s take a closer look at the Chinese medicinal sassafras tree below.

[Other names] Fenghegui [Guangdong], single-leg camphor, swan maple, catalpa [Jiangxi]

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Sassafras of the Lauraceae family, Sassafras tzamu Hemsl. [Pseudosassafras tzamu Lecomte; P. laxiflora (Hemsl.) Nakai]. Its roots , bark and leaves are used as medicine. Collected in autumn and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, light, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and relieve blood stasis. Used for rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar muscle strain, chronic low back and leg pain, hemiplegia, traumatic injuries, sprains and bruises; used externally to treat bleeding from knives.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 List of Medicinal Plants in Guangxi

I believe that after reading the above explanations, everyone has a deeper understanding of the Chinese medicinal herb Sassafras, right? In fact, many foods or medicinal materials are the same. Only when we understand them can we eat them correctly according to our own situation and effectively help maintain our health.