Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Logwood

Plant

English

Logwood, Bloodwoodtree, Campechy

Latin

Haematoxylum campechianum L., Haematoxylon campechianum L., Haematroxylon campechianum, Hematoxylon campechianum L., Hæmatoxylon campechianum L.

Plantparts

Heartwood, Unspecified, Wood

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Anti-diarrheic, antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, diaorrhea, Diarrhea, diarrhoea

Other uses

colouring, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Ingredients

 acetic acid, essential oil, haematoxylin, oxalic acid, Quercetin, resin, Tannic acid, tannin

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0660

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