Biji Mahoni (Swietenia macrophylla)

Description

Biji Mahoni (Swietenia macrophylla)
Indonesia Standard Quality Grade 

Biji mahoni (Swietenia macrophylla King) berasal dari pohon mahoni berdaun lebar yang banyak ditanam di Indonesia dan berbagai wilayah tropis. Bagian yang paling banyak dimanfaatkan adalah bijinya yang memiliki rasa khas pahit dan mengandung berbagai senyawa bioaktif. Biji mahoni secara tradisional digunakan dalam pengobatan herbal, produk jamu, serta sebagai bahan baku dalam industri herbal dan produk kesehatan.

ORIGIN: Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, Swietenia macrophylla is now widely cultivated and naturalized in many tropical regions, including Indonesia, particularly in areas with warm climates, sufficient rainfall, and fertile, well-drained soils.

PLANTING: Thrives in warm tropical climates with temperatures around 20–30°C, adequate rainfall, sufficient sunlight, and fertile, well-drained soil. It is commonly propagated from healthy seeds planted in nurseries or directly in prepared planting areas. Young plants require adequate moisture and sufficient growing space to develop into mature trees.

HARVESTING:

• Timing: Seeds are harvested when the mahogany fruits are mature and the woody capsules begin to turn brown and naturally open, generally around 6–8 months after flowering, depending on environmental and growing conditions.

• Method: Mature fruits are collected from the tree or ground after natural shedding and opening. The woody fruit capsules are opened carefully, and the winged seeds are separated, cleaned, sorted, and dried according to the intended product specification.

Products

• Fresh Seeds: Newly harvested mahogany seeds used as raw materials for traditional herbal preparations.

• Dried Seeds (Simplisia): Cleaned and dried mahogany seeds prepared for traditional medicine and herbal products.

• Mahogany Seed Powder: Dried seeds that are ground into powder for herbal formulations and traditional preparations.

• Extracts: Concentrated extracts obtained from mahogany seeds for use as botanical ingredients in herbal and functional products.

• Herbal Preparations and Jamu: Used as an ingredient in traditional herbal formulations and preparations.

INDUSTRIES THAT USE IT

• Herbal Medicine (Jamu and Phytopharmaceuticals): Used as a botanical ingredient in traditional herbal preparations and selected modern herbal products.

• Nutraceutical and Supplement Industry: Mahogany seed extracts and powder may be utilized in traditional supplements and functional herbal formulations.

• Food and Beverage: Traditionally used in certain herbal beverages and preparations, generally in controlled formulations because of its characteristically bitter taste.

• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Botanical extracts may be incorporated into selected personal-care and cosmetic formulations.

• Pharmaceutical and Botanical Industry: Mahogany seeds are studied and utilized as a source of naturally occurring bioactive compounds for botanical and herbal applications.

BENEFITS

• Distinctive Bitter Profile
  Provides a characteristic bitter taste associated with its naturally occurring bioactive compounds and traditional herbal applications.

• Bioactive Compound Content
  Contains naturally occurring limonoids, flavonoids, tannins, and other phytochemicals that contribute to its traditional use and research interest.

• Premium Herbal Positioning
  Suitable for traditional herbal products, botanical extracts, jamu formulations, and specialty wellness applications.

• Consistent Quality
  Proper harvesting, cleaning, drying, sorting, and storage help maintain the characteristic appearance, cleanliness, and quality of mahogany seeds.

• Versatile Application
  Suitable for use in traditional herbal preparations, powdered formulations, botanical extracts, supplements, and selected personal-care applications.

Functions and Benefits

• Digestive Support: Traditionally used in herbal preparations to support digestion and general gastrointestinal wellness.
• Antioxidant Support: Contains naturally occurring phytochemicals with antioxidant activity that may help protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Metabolic Health: Mahogany seeds have traditionally been used in herbal preparations intended to support healthy metabolic function, although clinical evidence for specific health outcomes remains limited.
• Traditional Blood Sugar Support: Traditionally used in some herbal preparations for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels; this use should not replace medically prescribed diabetes treatment.
• Traditional Remedies: Historically used in Indonesian traditional medicine and jamu as a botanical ingredient for general wellness and various minor health complaints.
• Botanical & Herbal Applications: Extracts and powdered seeds are utilized as natural botanical ingredients in herbal and wellness formulations.