Occupational allergic contact dermatits caused by padauk wood (Pterocarpus soyauxii Taub.)

Acute and sub-chronic oral toxicity studies of an aqueous stem bark extract of Pterocarpus soyauxii Taub (Papilionaceae) in rodents

“…Respiratory and dermatological reactions, due to sawdust inhalation and direct skin contact, respectively, of Pterocarpus soyauxii wood have been reported (Kiec-Swierczynska et al, 2004) to inform users about the risks or unsafety of wood manipulation. Although wood, stem bark, leaves and roots of Pterocarpus soyauxii are used as drug in medicine or as vegetable in cooking, experimental studies referring to the risks of the oral use of the plant and pharmacological studies are lacking.…”

“…It belongs to the Fabaceae or Papilionaceae family, branch of spermaphytes (Burkill, 1995). The plant stem bark, grey-brown to brown-coloured, scales Kiec-Swierczynska et al, 2004;Surowiec et al, 2004). Other phenolic constituents have been isolated from Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb bark and Pterocarpus santalinus plant (Manickam et al, 1997;Kesari et al, 2004;Maurya et al, 2004).…”

“…Pterocarpus soyauxii wood dust is known to cause skin irritation, allergic contact dermatitis and sensitization (Kiec-Swierczynska et al, 2004). Surprisingly, although its oral use is widespread, the oral toxicity of Pterocarpus soyauxii has not been studied.…”

Adverse Cutaneous Reactions Induced by Exposure to Woods

“…Opisano też zawodowe ACD u pracownicy zatrudnionej przy produkcji noży z trzonkami z drewna paduka (Pterocarpus soyauxii) (52). Rojas Hijazo i wsp.…”

Photoallergic contact dermatitis to brosimum wood

“…Contact dermatitis because of the solid wood of finished articles is much less common. Even so, they have been described for the contact with musical instruments, bracelets, necklaces, and knife handles (2–5).…”