Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is also 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.
Description
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is a tree, 9-12 m long, errect. Plant propagates through seeds.
Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd's Bark is 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 is 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.
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.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MAJUN MASIK-UL-BOLEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MARHAM KHARISH JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON POST MUGHILANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARIPAKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd are Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle ex Benth., Quercus infectoria Olivier, Red ochre.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd are Catechin, Catechu Red, Catechutannic Acid, Gum, Quercetin, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd are Musk [Obtained from Moschus moschiferous.], Myristica fragrans Houtt., Physter macrocephalus L. [Obtained from sperm whale.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd. (work in progress)