| Scientific Name |
Haematoxylon brasiletto Karst. |
| Common Name |
Brazil wood, Logwood, Palo de Brazil |
| Photo link |
http://www.biolumanetics.net/tantalus/Angiosperms/images/haematoxylon_campech1.jpg |
| Other Uses |
Used to improve circulation, for depression and arthritis and to wash wounds. Has antibiotic and astringent activity (Kay 1996). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared cold infusion (Tizana Betel). |
| Phytochemistry |
The heartwood contains tannins (Kay 1996). |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
No clinical adverse effects were found. |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
| References |
A Handbook of Mexican Roadside Flora. Mason, C. and Mason, P. The U of A Press, 1987. |
