Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is aslo known as Mimosa catechu Linn, belongs to Mimosaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Kad Hindi.
The English Name for this herb is Catechu.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kath, Katha, Katho.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd are Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-septic, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Desiccative.
Indications
The Indications of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd are Toothache, Otorrhoea, Hoarseness, Prurigo, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Otitis, Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Gonorrhoea, Stomatitis, Haemorrhages, Bed Sores, Elongation of Uvula, Foetid Discharge, Loss of Voice, Bleeding Ulceration, Gingivitis, Chronic Ulceration, Blisters, Cracked Nipples, Gums Weakness.
No Contra Indication information is available for Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is used in the preparation of Dawai Gilo, Hab Limun, Marham Kharish Jadid, Sunun Kalan, Sunun Mustahkam Dandan, Zarur Qala'a compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 1.000g - 2.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is a tree, 9-12 m long, and errect. Plant propagates through seeds.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Bark: glabrous and rough in texture, dark in color
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Wood, light to dark red in color. It is smooth and lustrous, taking a fine polish, with a coarse texture and close, straight grain.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Flowering Tops, pale yellow in color
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Leaves: spiny in texture, 10-15 cm long, hooked shaped. Leaves 2 pinnate, spines short.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Pods stalk, flat, brown in color, size is usually 5-7.5 by 1-1.6cm. Pods stalk is thin, shiny with a triangular beak at the apex and narrow at the base.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Flowers, 3 mm long, white or pale yellow in color. Flowers are attached by a base, in bunch form and form a cylindrical flower spike usually of 35-75mm long.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Pods, flat and thin, brown in color, size is usually 5-5 by 1-1.6 cm. Contain 4 to 7 seeds, shining with triangular beak at the apex and narrow at the base.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Seeds, flat shaped, dark brown in color, size is usually 5-8 mm in diameter. Produced in large quantities.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Assam, Bhutan, Burma, Central Africa, China, East Africa, India, Mayanmar, Pakistan, Southern Asia, Subcontinent.. Plant need subtropical or tropical open grasslands and woodlands. Moist soil is suitable for growth but well-drained and medium-depth sandy soil is best.
Substitutes
No information regarding Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Long term use may cause impotency and nephrolithiasis.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd. (work in progress)