Senegalia catechu, previously known as Acacia catechu, is a deciduous, thorny tree which grows up to 15 m (50 ft) in height. [4] The plant is called kachu in Malay; the Malay name was Latinized to "catechu" in Linnaean taxonomy , as the species from …

Catechu (/ ˈkætɪʃuː / or / ˈkætɪtʃuː /) [1] is an extract of acacia trees used variously as a food additive, astringent, tannin, and dye. It is extracted from several species of Acacia, but especially Senegalia catechu (previously called Acacia catechu), by boiling the wood in water and evaporating the resulting brew. [2] .

Catechu is a plant in the Mimosaceae or Rubiaceae family. There are two types: black catechu and pale catechu. It's been traditionally used in Ayurveda. Catechu contains chemicals that might...

May 6, 2019 · Acacia catechu (Black Catechu) is also commonly known as Khadira. Here we are explaining its Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties.

Dec 27, 2012 · The age-old tree Khadira is identified as Acacia catechu. Khadira is a very famous skin benefiting Ayurveda herb. Its botanical name is Acacia catechu and it belongs to the Mimosoideae family (Simbi Kula).

Catechu is used for diarrhea, swelling of the nose and throat, dysentery, swelling of the colon (colitis), bleeding, indigestion, osteoarthritis, and cancer. People apply catechu directly to the skin for skin diseases, hemorrhoids, and traumatic injuries; to stop bleeding; and for dressing wounds.

Deciduous, gregarious trees, to 15 m high; bark dark greyish-brown to dark brown, rough, about 1.3 cm thick, exfoliating in long, narrow rectangular strips; blaze brownish-red; branchlets brown, glabrous.

Aug 25, 2021 · cacia catechu is commonly known as Khair or Kachu, which is widely used due to its medicinal properties in Asia and many other parts. The tree grows up to 15 meters tall and bark is dark...

Aug 17, 2024 · Kattha or Khair, scientifically known as Senegalia catechu (previously Acacia catechu), is a tree of immense significance in India, both culturally and economically. Known for its medicinal properties and traditional uses, Kattha has been an integral part of …

17.3.1 Acacia catechu/Senegalia catechu (Distribution: Asia; Family: Fabaceae; Common Names: Cutch Tree, Black Catechu, Cachou) The heartwood and bark are used in traditional medicine to treat sore throat and diarrhea.