Sappanwood
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| Caesalpinia sappan |
Sappanwood or Sapanwood (Caesalpinia sappan, Japanese: Soboku) is a sort of redwood found in tropical Southeast Asia. It was first called "brezel wood" in Europe.
This plant has many uses. It possesses medicinal abilities as an anti-bacterial and for its anti-coagulant properties. It also produces a valued type of reddish dye, used for dying cotton products.
Sappanwood used to be one of the main sources of trade during the 17th century between Japan and its Southeast Asia neighbors (especially Siam) onboard Red Seal Ships.
[edit] References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). Caesalpinia sappan. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006.
