Come learn about Southern Sassafras (Black Sassafras) / Atherosperma moschatum Labill.

Distribution:

Native to Australia

Family:

Monimiaceae of Magnoliids

Uses:

Therapeutic drink; 

an infusion made from the scented bark used as a drink. 

This have the ability to help digestive tract ailments acting as a laxative or urinary tract dysfunctions acting as a diuretic.

Modern day Ausie uses:

Provides great timber and used in making small wooden items like clothing pegs.

Scientific facts:

According to scientific research findings, it produce the chemical coclaurine which has antianginal (treatment of heart diseases) and antihypertensive (treatment for high blood pressure) properties.

Threats:

Increasing temperature in the natural habitats threatens the species through competition from other larger trees and negatively effects flower setting during March - July.  

Important Facts:

The oil from the bark could be poisonous when used in larger quantities