Sappanwood

Sappanwood or Sapanwood (Latin:Caesalpinia sappan, Japanese: ??, Soboku) is a sort of redwood found in tropical Southeast Asia. It was first called "brezel wood" in Europe.

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Used in medecine is has anti-bacterial and anti-coagulant properties.

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It also produces a valued type of reddish dye, used for dying cotton products.

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Sappanwood used to be one of the main object of trade between Japan and Southeast Asia (especially Siam) during the 17th century onboard Red Seal Ships.

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Redwood: Redwood is a name used for several species of trees with red or reddish coloured wood; see each species for individual details. It is also used as a place name on its own or in combination, sometimes for places associated with redwood trees but not always....

Southeast Asia: Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia....

Anti-bacterial: redirect Antiseptic...