How hard is Jatoba?

How hard is Jatoba?

Jatoba, also known as Brazilian cherry, is one of the hardest exotic hardwood flooring materials available, ranking over 2800 on the Janka Hardness Scale (twice that of oak), making it a good choice for homes with children or pets or other situations where durability is important.

What is jatoba bark good for?

According to popular knowledge, the bark and the leaves of the Jatobá has antibacterial, antispasmodic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, decongestant, diuretic, expectorant, fortifying, hepatoprotective and vermifuge action. Jatoba tea leaves are used for prostate diseases.

What is jatoba supplement?

Practitioners believe that the use of Hymenea courbaril (Jatoba) preparations, like jatoba powder, may have benefits for individuals suffering from acute or chronic prostatitis and cystitis. Most of the practitioners are now realizing that most of the chronic conditions are fungal in nature rather than being bacterial.

What hardwoods are found in Brazil?

Ipe (Brazilian Walnut), Cumaru (Brazilian Teak), Tigerwood, Massaranduba (Brazilian Redwood), Purpleheart, and Garapa (Brazilian Oak) are heavy hardwoods.

Is Jatoba good for turning?

Rot Resistance: Jatoba is rated as being very durable in regards to rot resistance, and is also resistant to termites and most other insects. However, Jatoba glues, stains, turns, and finishes well.

Is Jatoba real wood?

Jatoba is native to areas including Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies; although, most of our supply comes from Brazil. It is a tropical hardwood tree, so the best wood for lumber uses is found in tropical forests.

What is Brazilian oak?

Description: Brazilian Oak, also known as Tauri, is similar to North American Red Oak, but 13% harder. In addition to being economically and visually appealing, this hardwood is also very resistant to decay, impact, and insects, ensuring long lasting enjoyment of a Brazilian Oak floor.

How hard is Brazilian Pecan?

The Janka test measures the amount of force needed to drive a 0.444-inch steel ball into wood to a depth equal to half its diameter….Janka Hardness Ratings of Wood Species.

Is Jatoba toxic?

Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Jatoba has been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Jatoba is inexpensive for an imported timber.

Is Jatoba oily?

With heart wood color similar to black cherry, Jatoba is often marketed as “Brazilian Cherry”. It is a very dense, oily lumber that is excellent for outdoor applications. Jatoba can also be used for interior furniture but there are other species that tool better and are easier to finish. It does make superior flooring.

How much does Jatoba wood cost?

$10.99 /Board Feet