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.

Related Topics:
Redwood - Southeast Asia

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

Related Topics:
Anti-bacterial - Anti-coagulant

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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.

Related Topics:
Siam - 17th century - Red Seal Ships

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