This indian red wood is harvested sustainably from the trees that are managed by the local communities around the OurLand Reserve.
OurLand is an ethical business located in Kanchanaburi, Thailand where we function as a nature reserve, eco-village, and education center. For more information about us or to book a trip with us, please visit: www.ourlandthailand.com
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Benefit 1
Water boiled with sappanwood shavings has antimicrobial properties. That s because the wood itself has methanol which can inhibit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which causes skin infections, food poisoning and joint infections.
Benefit 2
Washing your face with sappanwood water can be an effective acne treatment. Brazilein, a red pigment found in sappanwood extract has shown to fight Propionibacterium acnes [2] that cause acne and inflammation of the eyelids.
Benefit number 3: It is rich in antioxidants
Tea lovers know that they get their daily dose of antioxidants from tea. But tea can also cause severe acidity and caffeine addiction. If you want a great tea substitute that will give you all the antioxidants minus its demerits, try sappanwood tea instead. A study has shown that sappanwood provides more antioxidants and better protection from free radicals than quercetin [3] found in antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries. Read caffeine-free tea substitutes.
Benefit number 4: It has anti-allergic properties
Those with allergy problems should gulp down copious amounts of sappan wood water. Studies [4] have shown that the compounds in sappan wood, especially sappan chalcone has powerful anti-allergic properties.
Benefit number 5: It helps against seizures
Those who suffer from convulsions due to epilepsy and other disorders should reap the benefits of sappan wood. Research has concluded that extracts of pathimugam or has shown anticonvulsant activities.
Benefit number 6: It is good for the heart
Sip a cup of sappan wood water for good heart health. Studies have shown that Brazilein, the red pigment in the wood has positive effects on cardiac health.
Those hoping to buy sappan wood can find it in most stores that stock Kerala products or at Kerala Ayurvedic stores. The pale pink hue looks amazing when the water is poured into crystal glasses. Squeeze a bit of lime into it and sweeten it with honey for an interesting take on lemonade. Hot or cold, have a cupful today and enjoy every day for its many health benefits.
References:
1.Kim, K. J., Yu, H. H., Jeong, S. I., Cha, J. D., Kim, S. M., & You, Y. O. (2004). Inhibitory effects of Caesalpinia sappan on growth and invasion of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 91(1), 81-87.
2.Batubara, I., Mitsunaga, T., & Ohashi, H. (2010). Brazilin from Caesalpinia sappan wood as an antiacne agent. Journal of wood science, 56(1), 77-81.
3. Mu'nisa, A., Muflihunna, A., & Hala, Y. (2016). ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY ASSAY OF SAPPAN WOOD (Caesalpinia sappan L.). In Proceeding International Conference on Mathematic, Science, Technology, Education and their Applications (Vol. 1, No. 1).
4.Yodsaoue, O., Cheenpracha, S., Karalai, C., Ponglimanont, C., & Tewtrakul, S. (2009). Anti allergic activity of principles from the roots and heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan on antigen induced hexosaminidase release. Phytotherapy Research, 23(7), 1028-1031.
5. Baek, N. I., Jeon, S. G., Ahn, E. M., Hahn, J. T., Bahn, J. H., Jang, J. S., ... & Choi, S. Y. (2000). Anticonvulsant compounds from the wood ofCaesalpinia sappan L. Archives of pharmacal research, 23(4), 344.
6.Zhao, Y. N., Pan, Y., Tao, J. L., Xing, D. M., & Du, L. J. (2006). Study on cardioactive effects of brazilein. Pharmacology, 76(2), 76-83.
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