Drug & supplement interaction

Sassafras + Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes

Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes brand name: Qwo.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Oct 4, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Sassafras and Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Sassafras and Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes and Sassafras in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Sassafras safety at a glance

Sassafras overall Avoid Sassafras contains safrole, a compound linked to cancer and liver toxicity, and the FDA has banned it in food.
Pregnancy Likely Unsafe When used orally; avoid using. Sassafras oil has abortifacient effects. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When used orally; avoid using. Sassafras oil has abortifacient effects. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes and Sassafras? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
Keep it in perspective

Sassafras Does Interact With Other Medications

Sassafras has 275 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 275 No known interaction 2,555 (incl. Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes)
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What to actually watch for

What Sassafras Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes. It is the side-effect record for Sassafras on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Sassafras, this list is the first place to look. 2 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Hallucinations Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Sassafras is generally regarded as unsafe for use in medicinal amounts. Any benefits of therapy may not outweigh the risks of toxicity. Orally, sassafras can cause diaphoresis and hot flashes (11). Consumption of large amounts of sassafras oil can cause hallucinations lasting for several days (4).”

    Sassafras · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in abortion.

    6 sources cited
    1. 11. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
    2. 4. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
    3. 6. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
    4. 73138. Segelman, A. B., Segelman, F. P., Karliner, J., and Sofia, R. D. Sassafras and herb tea. Potential health hazards. JAMA 8-2-1976;236(5):477. DOI
    5. 73134. Ueng, Y. F., Hsieh, C. H., Don, M. J., Chi, C. W., and Ho, L. K. Identification of the main human cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in safrole 1'-hydroxylation. Chem Res Toxicol 2004;17(8):1151-1156. PubMed
    6. 73137. Kapadia, G. J., Chung, E. B., Ghosh, B., Shukla, Y. N., Basak, S. P., Morton, J. F., and Pradhan, S. N. Carcinogenicity of some folk medicinal herbs in rats. J Natl.Cancer Inst. 1978;60(3):683-686.
  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, consuming 5 mL sassafras oil can cause hypertension and tachycardia (4,6).”

    Sassafras · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hypertension.

    2 sources cited
    1. 4. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
    2. 6. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  • Flushing / Sweating Additional detail

    Recorded for Sassafras in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Hallucinations above.

  • A fast or pounding heartbeat Additional detail

    Recorded for Sassafras in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Hallucinations above.

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    “Topically, sassafras can cause contact dermatitis (6).”

    Sassafras · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    1 source cited
    1. 6. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  • Vomiting Additional detail

    “Orally, consuming 5 mL sassafras oil can cause vomiting (4,6).”

    Sassafras · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in nausea and vomiting.

    2 sources cited
    1. 4. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
    2. 6. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Sassafras — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes.

Special populations

Sassafras in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally; avoid using. Sassafras oil has abortifacient effects.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

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Taking Sassafras as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 11 real supplement products containing Sassafras, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Sassafras. Even though Sassafras itself has no known interaction with Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Sassafras and Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Sassafras
Steady interest

#802 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes
Top 5%

#133 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Sassafras reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified October 4, 2026. The Sassafras and Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Sassafras

What is Sassafras?

  • Digestive complaints
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Joint and muscle aches
  • Skin conditions (topical folk use)
  • As a flavoring agent (traditional root beer)

Sassafras is an aromatic North American tree whose root bark and oil were once popular in teas and as a flavoring, but it contains safrole, a compound the FDA has banned in foods because it can cause cancer and liver damage. There is no good evidence it safely treats any health condition, and most experts recommend avoiding internal use. If you want the flavor, choose products that are labeled safrole-free.

Sassafras albidum · Lauraceae · Root bark, bark, and essential oil · Tea, dried root bark, essential oil, capsules, and as a flavoring

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Sassafras is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Sassafras record says about it on its own.

Sassafras: dosing

There is no established safe dose for sassafras, and most experts recommend not taking it internally at all because of safrole. There is no standardized medical dosing.If you use a commercial flavoring product that is labeled safrole-free, follow the directions on the label. Do not use whole sassafras root, bark, or essential oil as a home remedy.

From our Sassafras monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Sassafras monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum Injection

What Is Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum Injection Used For?

Brand name: Qwo

  • Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection (Xiaflex) is used to treat Dupuytren's contracture (a painless thickening and tightening of tissue [cord] beneath the skin in the palm of the hand, which may make it difficult to straighten one or more fingers) when a cord of tissue can be felt upon examination. Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection (Xiaflex) is also used to treat Peyronie's disease (a thickening of tissue [plaque] inside the penis that causes the penis to curve). Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection (QWO) is also used to treat cellulite (fat deposit beneath the skin) in the buttocks of adult women. Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection is in a class of medications called enzymes. In people with Dupuytren's contracture, it works by helping to break down the cord of thickened tissue and allows the finger(s) to be straightened. In people with Peyronie's disease, it works by helping to break down the plaque of thickened tissue and allows the penis to be straightened. In women with cellulite, it works by releasing fibrous bands, redistributing fat cells, and stimulating the growth of new collagen.

See full Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Sassafras

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Sassafras — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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2,554No known interaction
275 Moderate 2,554 No interaction
Moderate

275 interactions

Showing 60 of 275 moderate interactions — see all 275 on the Sassafras page.

No interaction 2,554 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Sassafras against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,554 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Sassafras list.

See the full Sassafras interactions page
See every supplement checked against Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Sassafras References

The 9 references that drive our Sassafras monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  4. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  5. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  6. Ueng, Y. F., Hsieh, C. H., Don, M. J., Chi, C. W., and Ho, L. K. Identification of the main human cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in safrole 1'-hydroxylation. Chem Res Toxicol 2004;17(8):1151-1156. PubMed
  7. Kapadia, G. J., Chung, E. B., Ghosh, B., Shukla, Y. N., Basak, S. P., Morton, J. F., and Pradhan, S. N. Carcinogenicity of some folk medicinal herbs in rats. J Natl.Cancer Inst. 1978;60(3):683-686.
  8. Segelman, A. B., Segelman, F. P., Karliner, J., and Sofia, R. D. Sassafras and herb tea. Potential health hazards. JAMA 8-2-1976;236(5):477. DOI
  9. Hu L, Wu F, He J, Zhong L, Song Y, Shao H. Cytotoxicity of safrole in HepaRG cells: studies on the role of CYP1A2-mediated ortho-quinone metabolic activation. Xenobiotica. 2019;49(12):1504-1515. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Sassafras and Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Sassafras with Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes?
We do not list a known interaction between Sassafras and Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Sassafras interact with any other medications?
Yes. Sassafras has 275 documented drug interactions in our database — Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-Aaes is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.

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