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Information on the plant Sassafras.
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OL. Sassafras Oil Bottle
c. 1940Subcollections
Overview
A clear glass bottle with a yellow liquid, a label with a blue and gold border and red handwritten lettering.
Historical information
Oil of sassafras was widely used from the 17th century until 1960 as a primary flavouring in root beer, teas, and candy, and as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. It was banned by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States of America in 1960 after studies found its main component, safrole, is a carcinogen.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2026.218
Width
6.5000 cm
Height or length
15 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the label in red lettering is handwritten "OL. SASSAFRAS"
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Monday, 11 May, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
OL. Sassafras Oil Bottle
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