- Washed on the skin to cure blemishes and chase away flies
Drank to cure that nasty spring fever slump
To ease digestive problems
To ward off evil revenuers
Dabbed behind the ears to attract men and kill lice, cooties and transplanted bedbugs
Sassafras Tea
Sassafras roots
Water
Sugar
When you get the roots of the sassafras tree, scrub them careful not to wash away the root bark. Granny used to say that the small roots had better and fresher sap than the large roots. Put water into a pan and let the water boil. When the water comes to a boil, add the roots. Boil. I usually boil until the liquid is a deep reddish brown. The darker the liquid is, the stronger the flavor. Remove from heat. Put a coffee filter in a metal strainer and pour liquid through this into a pitcher, add enough sugar to your liking and serve hot or cold.
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These are really cute! Thanks for sharing them!
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