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| Acacia catechu | |||
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| Name | |||
| Black Catechu | |||
| Biological Name | |||
| Acacia catechu Leguminosae |
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| Other Names | |||
| Cutch, Dark Catechu, Black Catechu. | |||
| Parts Used | |||
| Extract from leaves and young shoots. | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| Tannins, catechin, phlobatannins including
catechutanninc acid Flavonoids including quercitin, quercetrin, fisetin Miscellaneous; gums and resins, pigments. |
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| Remedies For | |||
| Astringent
The herb may be used in chronic diarrhea, dysentery and chronic catarrh. Useful for arresting excessive mucous discharges and checking hemorrhages, it is also recommended as a local application for sore mouths and gums. Some research has shown Acacia catachu to be hypotensive This herb was used for treating chronic diarrhea, chronic catarrh, colliquative diarrhea & chronic dysentery. |
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| Description | |||
| This herb is found in India and Burma. | |||
| Dosage | |||
| An infusion may be made with 0.3 - 2 g
of the dried herb.
The tincture is 1:5 in 45% alcohol at a dose of between 2.5-5 ml. |
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