Haematoxylum brasiletto

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Haematoxylum brasiletto
Haematoxylum brasiletto-trunk.jpg
Fluted trunk
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Haematoxylum
Species:
H. brasiletto
Binomial name
Haematoxylum brasiletto
H.Karst [1]
Synonyms

Haematoxylum boreale S. Watson

Haematoxylum brasiletto - MHNT

Palo de Brasil or Palo de Tinto (Haematoxylum brasiletto) is a tree whose wood is used as an herbal tea. The infusion in tap water is a deep red-magenta color, but it is a natural pH indicator and if lemon juice is added it will turn bright yellow. It's said to have anti-inflammatory properties and be good for digestive problems.

Some chips were purchased from a Mexican grocery, labeled as "Palo de Brasil". The taste is very mild, almost non-existant.

External links

References

  1. Haematoxylum brasiletto H. Karst. Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2011-08-21.

Acknowledgements

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