Assertion: sassafras | /r/CapableOf | become to other areas of europe
Facets:
value: as a medicinal root
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Sassafras became a major export commodity to England and other areas of Europe, as a medicinal root used to treat ague (fevers) and sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea, and as wood prized for its beauty and durability.