Black Catechu

Black Catechu

Synonyms	Catechu, Katha (guj), Peru catechu, Cutch Khadir (sanskrit)
BS	It is dried aqueous extract obtained from the heart wood of Acacia catechu.
Family	Leguminosae
CC	catechin (10 to 15%) tannic acid (7.5 to 35%) acacatechin (2 to 12%) phlobatannin (25 to 35%) Quercitrin Gum (20 to 30%)
Uses	Astringent It is used in cough and diarrhoea It is used in medicinal preparation It is used in relaxed conditions of throat, mouth and gums