[MPWG] Medicinal value of seed extract of Swietenia mahogoni

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Hello, Cuban Mahogany (Sweietenia mahogoni) is an endangered species.  
Whatever it's medicinal value, there are bound to be more approproiate substitutes.  
Why not plant the seeds rather than consume them?

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