Essence Acacia Catechu Powder, Kattha Powder - 7 oz. to 352 oz.
Acacia catechu is considered as best drug for skin disease as per Ayurveda. The plant is useful internally as well as externally. It is mainly used in skin disorders, itching problems, disease of teeth, disease of mouth and throat, cough, obesity and worms.
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Additional Information about Catechu
- Hygienically Packed
- FSSAI Approved
- Catechu Powder
Product Details
This pack contains naturally dried Catechu wood in powder form, freshly, cleaned grounded, and hygienically packed. The herb comes with 24 months expiry, with a zip, airlocked and reusable packet.
Common Names of Catechu
Catechu / Kattha botanical name is Senegalia Catechu, some other common names are acacia catechu, catechu, cachou, cutchtree, and black cutch. It is a natural coloring agent that has been used in hair color, dye, and hair problems. This powder is widely used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine for its numerous health benefits.
FAQs
What are the health benefits?
It is mainly used in leprosy, worm infestation, itching, diabetes, fever, wound, anorexia, obesity, leukoderma, swelling, hemorrhagic disease, anaemia, cough, piles, fistula in ano, diarrhea, skin diseases and chronic fever.
How to use it?
Gum Bleeding – It is used externally as a powder to check bleeding from gums.
Skin disease – The bath of its decoction is an effective panacea for various skin affections. The paste is used externally in skin eruption, boils, ulcer and wound.
Sore Throat – The popular preparation Khadiradi gutika is beneficial for chewing in sore throat, hoarseness of voice, and tonsillitis due to vitiation of kapha doshas. The decoction is an effective gargle in sore throat, cough and hoarseness of voice.
What is the recommended dose?
- Bark Powder – 1 to 3gm
- Decoction – 50 to 100ml
- Khadirsara – 0.5 to 1gm
What are the side effects?
The use of Acacia catechu is contraindicated in pregnant or breast-feeding women and patients undergoing immune-suppressive therapy.