Traditional Herbs from Biancaea sappan

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Prepare 1 finger of dry secang wood, wash it clean and cut into small pieces. Boil the pieces of wood in 3 glasses of water until it boils and the water is reduced to 1\u00bd glass. Strain, add honey to taste so that it doesn't dry out. too bitter.
Drink 2 times a day each glass.

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Prepare 5 g of wood cup, cut into small pieces.
Then boil in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes, cool then strain.
Drink 2 times a day, morning and evening.

What is Biancaea sappan Looks like??

Parts of Biancaea sappan that could be used

Seed
Bark
Root
Stem

Biancaea sappan Distribution

Secang was first discovered by Kimichi (a Spanish national) in Brazil. This plant grows abundantly and is spread across Europe, America and Asia. It has long been known to the public as a traditional medicinal plant. Decoction of the wood produces a light ivory red color which is used to dye weaving, cakes, drinks, or as ink. The main phenol content in secang is brazilin which has anticancer effects.
Agroecology of Biancaea sappan
This plant is found in tropical areas, in open areas at an altitude of 500-1,000 m above sea level. Grows naturally in secondary forests. Annual temperature 24-28 °C, rainfall 700-4,300 mm/year. Grows on clay and calcareous rocks, tolerates sandy soil, and a soil pH of 5-7.5.
Morphology of Biancaea sappan

Taproot.
Stem woody, round, thorny, old skin greyish brown, young skin green.
Compound double pinnate leaves, 25-40 cm long, leaflets opposite, oval shape, flat edges , the base of the leaves curves inward.
Compound flowers, panicle shape, emerge from the tip of the stalk, 10-40 cm long, flower petals have fine hairs on the edge, flower petals are yellow, shape round\u00a0with a diameter of 4-6 mm. The flowers are composed of four petals, have stamens and pistils.
The fruit is a pod, flat, oval in color and will be black when ripe.
Elongated round seeds, yellow brownish, 15-18 mm long, 8-11 mm wide, 5-7 mm thick.

Cultivation of Biancaea sappan

Propagation is carried out generatively (seeds) or vegetatively (cuttings).
The wood can be harvested from 1-2 years of age.

Biancaea sappan, more details :

Chemical Content of Biancaea sappan
Gallic acid, bracilin, brazilein, sappanchalcone, sappanol, phangininoxy A, phanginin A, tannin, sappanone B, resorcin, palmylic acid, isoflavonoids, saponins, neocaesalpine A and B.
Benefits of Biancaea sappan
Treats diarrhea, syphilis, dirty blood, antiviral, antibacterial, bloody stools, malaria, tumors, cataracts, ulcers, colds, overcomes fatigue, osteoporosis, relieves breathing, is an antidote, treatment after childbirth, nervous disorders.
Simplisia of Biancaea sappan

Wash the secang wood until it is clean, then drain it.
Cut/shave the wood into smaller pieces.
Dry the wood with the help of hot sunlight.
After drying, store it in a closed container and protected from light sun.

Another Facts for Biancaea sappan :

Synonym of Biancaea sappan
Caesalpinia� sappan� L., Caesalpinia angustifolia� Salisb., Caesalpinia sapang� Noronha
Habitus of Biancaea sappan
Bush. Annual shrub, reaching 5-10 m in height
Habitat of Biancaea sappan