Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie, Eastern Deciduous Forest

Seasons: Spring to late summer

Active Chemical Ingredient

Linoleic-acid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linoleic-acid

Use of specimen: Applied directly to the skin as a poultice to help disinfect wounds

Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-674-sassafras.aspx?activeingredientid=674&activeingredientname=sassafras