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[[File:Khair (Acacia catechu) leaves & fruits at Hyderabad, AP W IMG 7263.jpg|thumb|right|''Senegalia catechu'', ''Khadira'']] | [[File:Khair (Acacia catechu) leaves & fruits at Hyderabad, AP W IMG 7263.jpg|thumb|right|''Senegalia catechu'', ''Khadira'']] | ||
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'''Senegalia catechu''' is a deciduous thorny tree which grows up to 15 m in height. | '''Senegalia catechu''' is a deciduous thorny tree which grows up to 15 m in height. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Chronic catarrh}}, {{Uses|Chronic diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Foliage}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}. |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | + | Catechin, catechu-tannic acid and tannin, Hydroxy benzoic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, 3,4',7-trihydroxyl-3', 5-dimethoxyflavone, catechin, epicatechin, afzelechin, epiafzelechin, mesquitol, ophioglonin, aromadendrin, and phenol<ref name="chemical composition"/> | |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|sa=Gaayatri|en=Black catechu, Cutch tree.|gu=Khair, Kathe, Kher|hi=Khair|kn=Kaggali, Kaggalinara, Kachinamara, Koggigida |ks=Kath|ml=Karingali|mr=Khaira, Khair|pa=Khair|ta=Karungali, Karungkali|te=Chandra, Kaviri}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
| − | {{Habit|Deciduous | + | {{Habit|Deciduous tree}} |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf| | + | {{Leaf|Bipinnate|Alternate|Leaves 2-pinnate, pinnae 40-80, leaflets 60-100, small ligulate}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers small, pale yellow or white in cylindrical axillary spikes}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Flat pod|5-10 x 1-1.6 cm||flat, straight, unlobed or sinuate along margins, thin walled, beaked at apex, brown, narrowed at base into a stipe, dehiscent; seeds 3-10, orbicular or ovate, flattened.|}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Khadiradi gutika]] |
| + | * [[Khadirarishtam]] | ||
| + | * [[Khadiradi vati]] | ||
| + | * [[Dashamoolarishtam]] | ||
| + | * [[Khadiradi kashaya]] | ||
| + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> | ||
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen|On well drained soil}}, {{Commonly seen|Open | + | {{Commonly seen|On well drained soil areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Open areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Drier areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Sandy soil areas}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Senegalia+catechu "Cultivation details"]</ref> | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Senegalia+catechu "Cultivation details"]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2012/12/27/khadira-acacia-catechu-uses-qualities-ayurveda-details/ "Ayurvedic preparations"]</ref> | ||
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</references> | </references> | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:35, 13 June 2019
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Senegalia catechu is a deciduous thorny tree which grows up to 15 m in height.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Chronic catarrh, Chronic diarrhoea, Dysentery, Foliage, Skin eruptions.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Catechin, catechu-tannic acid and tannin, Hydroxy benzoic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, 3,4',7-trihydroxyl-3', 5-dimethoxyflavone, catechin, epicatechin, afzelechin, epiafzelechin, mesquitol, ophioglonin, aromadendrin, and phenol[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Kaggali, Kaggalinara, Kachinamara, Koggigida |
| Hindi | Khair |
| Malayalam | Karingali |
| Tamil | Karungali, Karungkali |
| Telugu | Chandra, Kaviri |
| Marathi | Khaira, Khair |
| Gujarathi | Khair, Kathe, Kher |
| Punjabi | Khair |
| Kashmiri | Kath |
| Sanskrit | Gaayatri |
| English | Black catechu, Cutch tree. |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Sheeta (cold)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Pitta
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Bipinnate | Alternate | Leaves 2-pinnate, pinnae 40-80, leaflets 60-100, small ligulate |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | Flowers small, pale yellow or white in cylindrical axillary spikes |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat pod | 5-10 x 1-1.6 cm | flat, straight, unlobed or sinuate along margins, thin walled, beaked at apex, brown, narrowed at base into a stipe, dehiscent; seeds 3-10, orbicular or ovate, flattened. | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
A plant for sub-tropical to tropical areas, tolerating a minimum temperature of about 7c. It is especially common in the drier regions, but can also be grown in the more humid climates of South-East Asia at elevations from sea-level to about 1,500 metres[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
On well drained soil areas, Open areas, Drier areas, Sandy soil areas.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic catarrh
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic diarrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dysentery
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Foliage
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin eruptions
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Gujarathi
- Herbs with common name in Punjabi
- Herbs with common name in Kashmiri
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Deciduous tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of On well drained soil areas
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Open areas
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Drier areas
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Sandy soil areas
- Herbs
- Fabaceae
