Guaiacum

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Guaiacum

Description Guaiacum, also known as guayacan, is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. It consists of two species that are native to the Caribbean and the northern coast of South America. The most commonly known species is Guaiacum officinale, which is also known as lignum vitae or “wood of life.” For centuries, Guaiacum officinale has…