Medicinal Plants : Acacia catechu

Name

Black Catechu

Biological Name

Acacia catechu
Leguminosae

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.

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.

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.