Composition

100% Dried Sappan Wood — Caesalpinia sappan

No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single botanical powder.

Botanical Information

• Common Name: Patranga / Patang
• English Name: Sappan Wood
• Botanical Name: Caesalpinia sappan L.
• Family: Fabaceae
• Plant Part: Wood / Heartwood
• Form: Fine Powder
• Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
• Appearance: Reddish-brown to brown powder
• Aroma: Characteristic woody botanical aroma
• Texture: Fine powdered wood

What Is Patranga Powder?

Patranga Powder is made from the dried wood/heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan. The plant is traditionally known by names including Patranga, Patang and Sappan Wood.

The wood is processed into a convenient powdered form that can be used as a botanical raw material according to the intended and permitted application.

Product Features

• 100% Caesalpinia sappan wood powder.
• Prepared from dried botanical wood material.
• Fine powdered format.
• Botanical identity clearly specified.
• Traditional Indian botanical material.
• Characteristic reddish-brown appearance.
• Suitable as botanical/herbal raw material.
• Convenient for further processing.
• No added ingredients when supplied as a single botanical.
• Natural colour and aroma variations may occur.

Traditional & Botanical Information

Sappan wood has a long history of use as a botanical material in traditional Asian practices. Its naturally coloured heartwood has also historically been used as a plant-based dye material.

For marketplace content, these traditional and historical applications should not be converted into disease-treatment or therapeutic claims.

How to Use

Use according to the specific product label and intended application.

For traditional formulation or other permitted applications, use according to the applicable formulation instructions or qualified practitioner's directions.

For colouring applications, use an appropriate preparation method suitable for the intended material.

Preparation

The general botanical processing sequence is:

Wood selection → Cleaning → Drying → Cutting → Grinding → Sieving → Packaging

The exact manufacturing process should follow the manufacturer's actual production specification.

Whole Wood vs Powder

This product is supplied as fine powdered Sappan wood.

Natural Characteristics

Patranga Powder may naturally vary in:

• Reddish-brown to brown colour
• Powder fineness
• Wood fibre content
• Aroma
• Shade intensity
• Moisture content

The colour can vary depending on the wood, maturity, processing and storage conditions.

Botanical Colouring Material

Sappan wood contains naturally occurring colour compounds in its heartwood and has historically been used as a natural plant-based colouring material.

The colour obtained from botanical material can vary depending on:

• Wood quality
• Extraction method
• Water quality
• pH
• Temperature
• Concentration
• Processing time

Quality Characteristics

Good-quality Patranga Powder should have:

• Correct botanical identity
• Authenticated Caesalpinia sappan wood
• Properly dried material
• Characteristic woody appearance
• Appropriate moisture level
• Low foreign matter
• No visible mould
• No insect infestation
• No unusual odour
• Suitable particle size
• Hygienic packaging
• Batch traceability

Quality Testing

Depending on the intended application:

Physical Testing

• Appearance
• Colour
• Odour
• Moisture
• Foreign matter
• Particle size

Botanical Authentication

• Macroscopic identification
• Microscopic examination
• Botanical authentication
• Reference comparison

Safety Testing

Where applicable:

• Microbial limits
• Heavy metals
• Pesticide residues
• Aflatoxins
• Other relevant contaminants

Storage

Store Patranga Powder:

• In a cool, dry place.
• In an airtight moisture-resistant container.
• Away from direct sunlight.
• Away from humidity.
• Away from insects and pests.
• Away from strong external odours.

Keep the container tightly closed after opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patranga Powder?

Patranga Powder is a fine powder prepared from the dried wood/heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan.

What is the botanical name of Patranga?

The botanical name is Caesalpinia sappan L.

What is Sappan Wood?

Sappan Wood is the common English name for the dried wood of Caesalpinia sappan.

Is Patranga the same as Sappan Wood?

Yes. Patranga/Patang and Sappan Wood are commonly used names associated with Caesalpinia sappan.

What part of the plant is used?

This product contains the wood/heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan.

Is Patranga Powder a leaf powder?

No. Patranga Powder is made from dried wood, not leaves.

Can Patranga Powder be used as a natural colouring material?

Sappan wood has historically been used as a plant-based colouring material. The suitability of the powder for a particular application depends on the intended use and applicable regulations.

How should Patranga Powder be stored?

Keep it in a cool, dry and airtight container, protected from moisture, sunlight and contamination.

Disclaimer

This information is provided for general botanical and traditional product-information purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Traditional uses should not be interpreted as medical claims. Use the product only for applications permitted under applicable regulations and follow the manufacturer's approved product information.