Secang (Sappan) produces a valuable reddish dye called brazilin, used for dyeing fabric as well as making red paints and inks. Slivers of heartwood are used for making herbal drinking water in various regions, such as Kerala, Karnataka and Central Java, where it is usually mixed with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Common Name :
Seupeueng, Sepang, Sopang,Sapang, Cacang, Sĕpang, Soga jawa, Kajo sècang, Cang, Sĕpang, Supa, Supang, Sapang, Sĕpang, Sèpè, Sèpèl, Hapé, Hong, Sèfèn, Sawala, Singiang, Sinyianga, Hinianga, Sunyiha, Roro, Sema, Naga, Pasa, Dolo, Sappanwood, dan Suou.
