Lignum nephriticum
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Lignum nephriticum is a traditional diuretic that was derived from the wood of two tree species, the narra and the Mexican kidneywood. The wood is capable of turning the color of water it comes in con
Lignum nephriticum cup made from the wood of the narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus), and a flask containing its fluorescent solution
The deep red wood from the narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus), the source of lignum nephriticum cups
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Eysenhardtia polystachya
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Eysenhardtia polystachya, the kidneywood, is a tree from Mexico, growing along forest edges and water courses at elevations of 150–3000 m. Previously, it was used as a source of lignum nephriticum.
Lignum nephriticum
…kidney wood") is a traditional diuretic that was derived from the wood of two tree species, the narra (Pterocarpus indicus) and the Mexican kidneywood (Eysenhardtia polystachya). The wood is capable of turning the color of water it comes in contact with into beautiful opalescent hues that change depending on light and angle…
Flores de Eysenhardtia polystachya