OG: ORIGINAL GOOP (SASSAFRAS)

Written By Alex Crowson
 
sassafras leaf, Completely Arbortrary

A tree that has been known to solve everything from rheumatism to syphilis, the sassafras tree (Sassafras albidum) is a quintessential part of the history of the United States. The classic ingredient of root beer, this tree has a lot to offer, but may not be quite as pure as they thought....

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Cover art by Jillian Barthold
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Episode cover photo by David J. Stang

John Eads
Portland Craft Soda
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Additional Reading:

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Sassafras in America
More info and Uses of Sassafras
Medicinal uses and Issues
Indian sarsaparilla

 
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