Knowde Enhanced TDS
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Logwood was at the center of war between Spanish and English through their pirates who plundered Spanish ships. This is one of the most famous dye plants in Europe, because of the diversity of colors obtained gray, black, purple, navy blue. From 18th century Logwood became the main ingredient of black dyes on cotton, silk and wool, “Black Sedan”, “black Bédarieux”, “black Montauban”. The global consumption of 40/50 years still rose to more than 70,000 tons. Applications of Logwood extract still abound: hair dyes, body, medical histology.
Wood heart contains haematoxylin that oxidizes to haematin (neoflavonoids molecule). It also contains many types of tannins. The presence of flavonols and chalcones has also been reported. The Logwood tree belongs to the Fabacae family. It grows quickly, mainly in Central America. The reddish brown heartwood is harvested after eight years. The manufacture of Logwood extract is made in France.
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