| Scientific name | Ptychopetalum olacoides |
| Appearance | Fibrous and dense wood, cut into sticks or rough chips |
| Smell | Woody, warm, slightly resinous and bitter |
| Color | Reddish brown to dark brown depending on drying |
| Used parts | Bark and root (in decoction, maceration, or powder) |
| Origins | Brazilian Amazon, Guyana, Peru |
| Toxicity level | Low (tolerated in traditional use; to be avoided in high doses for people sensitive to the nervous system) |
