Title: Saunders, Red
Additional Names: Red sandalwood; ruby wood
Literature References: Heartwood of Pterocarpus santalinus L. f., Leguminosae. Habit. East Indies. Constit. Santalin (santalinic acid), santal pterocarpin, tannin.
Use: For coloring tinctures and similar medicinal prepns; formerly used as a dye. |