What is Sassafras Tea?
In the winter months, the sassafras root is imbibed with sap, thus, is the best time to pull out some roots and gently cut them away from the root supporting the tree. The roots are washed thoroughly and set aside to dry in a cool dark room (direct sunlight tends to reduce flavor). Once the roots have dried, they are skinned and stripped off their woody parts, which are then used to prepare the tea. Sassafras tea recipe is quite simple and involves brewing either the tree’s roots or leaves in water for 20 minutes. Lemon and sugar are added to enhance the flavor of the beverage. The leaves and roots can be brewed in maple syrup as well. Sassafras Tea Effects on the Human Body For centuries people used parts of the sassafras tree as medicine. The native Americans were known to have used the parts of this tree as diuretics, blood tonic and to treat ailments like syphilis, rheumatism, arthritis, urinary tract infections, kidney problems, etc. It was also used to treat conditions like colds
