Broad-Leave Mahogany

Common Name: Broad-Leave Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany
Scientific Name: Swietenia macrophylla
Family: Meliaceae
Origin: Tropical America

General Facts:

• The bark has a sweet odour *Guiding Tip: Smell the bark*.
• The fruit capsules release winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind.

Medical Facts:

• Medical applications: Malaria, fever, anemia diarrhea, dysentery, depurative.
• Bark extracts may be used as an astringent (something that is used to decrease secretions or control bleeding)for wounds.

Information for the Expert:
The leaves contain several limonoids; seven phragmalin limonoids of swietephragmins A-G as well two other different types of 2-hydroxy-3-O-tigloylswietenolide and deacetylsecomahoganin.