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Mango wood contains a sap that is located at the base of the stem, branches, and trunk. As a result, a recommendation is made never to burn mango wood as it emits a smoke that is full of potent irritants.
Correspondingly, is mango tree good firewood?
I am currently living in an area with many mango trees and am hearing that it is a fine wood to smoke with but is not good for firewood. I understand many experts say it is toxic, but all wood is toxic in ways. A cook smoking for a large crowd would therefore as a rule of thumb not use this wood.
- Green Wood or Unseasoned Wood. Wood that makes the best firewood for a fireplace is seasoned wood not green wood.
- Non-Local Wood.
- Christmas Trees.
- Driftwood.
- Poisonous wood.
- Oleander.
- Endangered Species.
- Plywood, particle board, or chipboard.
Simply so, is mango wood toxic?
Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Mango has been reported to cause skin irritation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.
Compared to solid, well seasoned firewood, the rotten wood is definitely less desirable. Although it might not burn as well, some firewood that has a small amount of rotten material can still be used. Generally, if the heartwood is still solid a little rotten sapwood on the outer edge will not render the wood useless.