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🌿 Brazilwood (Caesalpinia echinata) | Natural Dye & Circulatory Support | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
🌱 Other Names: English: Brazilwood, Pernambuco Wood, Latin: Caesalpinia echinata, Paubrasilia echinata, Regional/Folk: Palo Brasil, Pau de Pernambuco, Palo de Tinta
✨ Key Benefits:
🩸 Supports healthy circulation
🔥 Anti-inflammatory properties
🛡️ Antimicrobial and protective effects
🌿 Astringent for tissue toning
🎨 Natural dye source (brazilin → deep red pigment)
📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:
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Historically prized for producing rich red dye for textiles, inks, and art
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Applied in folk medicine for circulatory and inflammatory conditions
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Used topically as an astringent and antimicrobial wash
🌼 Herbal Combinations:
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) → enhances anti-inflammatory synergy
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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) → supports circulation and warming effects
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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) → amplifies antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
🧴 Available Forms:
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Powder (heartwood)
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Cut & Sifted Wood Chips
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Capsules
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Decoction/Tea
⚠️ For dyeing purposes and traditional use only. Use with caution internally; consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before ingestion.