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

Rev.11-03-2021

American mahogany

Plant

Family

Mahogany family (Meliaceae)

English

American mahogany, Cuban mahogany, Mahogany, Small-leaved mahogany, West indian mahogany

Latin

Swietenia mahagoni (L.) Jacq.

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Anti-dysenteric, Antifebrile, Anti-pyretic, antiseptic, Astrigent, Astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, baktericidal, Bloody flux, disinfectant, dysentery, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Pyretic, reduce fevers, relieves fevers, Used as an antiseptic

Local (Geographical) use

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

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn10238

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