An Overview of Acacia catechu
Sandeep Rout*
Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha (754 006), India
Gyanaranjan Sahoo
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Angul, Odisha (759 132), India
Udit Nandan Mishra
Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha (754 006), India
Ashish Sheera
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu and Kashmir (180 009), India
Ajay Kumar Prusty
M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Gajapati, Odisha (761 211), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Katha, Leguminosae, Medicinal, Timber
Abstract
Acacia catechu is commonly known as Khair or Kachu, which is widely used due to its medicinal properties in Asia and many other parts. The tree grows up to 15 meters tall and bark is dark brown with thorny branchlets. There is an excellent use of Acacia catechu in dermatology and sore throat. Recently, it has been reported that Acacia has antimycotic, hypoglycaemic activity. It is a multipurpose plant such as bark, leaves and wood of the plant possess high medicinal value. Conjunctivitis, Haemophytsis, Asthma, constant loose bowels, and many other diseases can be treated. The tree has restorative properties and is propagated through seed as well as through in vitro culture. It is used as fuel and produces high-quality charcoal along with can be used as fodder.
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