| Scientific name | Guaiacum officinale |
| Appearance | Very dense and hard wood, fine-grained, often presented as chips or small blocks |
| Smell | Resinous, soft and woody, with a warm and slightly spicy note |
| Color | Dark brown to greenish depending on oxidation, sometimes with bluish highlights |
| Used parts | Wood, resin, sawdust |
| Origins | Antilles, Central America, northern South America |
| Toxicity level | Low (well tolerated for external use or fumigation; ingestion not recommended outside medical supervision) |
