The 10 Healthiest Ingredients in Indian Food Among one of the biggest potential pitfalls of sassafras is its reported link with cancer. The FDA banned sassafras use in 1979 following research that showed it caused cancer in rats. Is sassafras and sarsaparilla the same thing? The main difference between SassafrasRead More →

Sarsaparilla drink Contrary to popular belief, the sarsaparilla soft drink was typically made from another plant called sassafras. It has been described as a similar taste to root beer or birch beer. The drink is still popular in certain Southeast Asian countries, but is no longer common in the UnitedRead More →