π± *Know ur plants and trees* π³
π *Botanical name*
*Acacia Catechu*
π *Local names*
*khair, katha,etc*
*Salient features*
*Khair* is native to India and grows in tropical countries. The heartwood of khair tree is used to make katha which is one of main ingredients of traditional paan giving it it’s flavour and red colour when mixed with chuna.
Due to its indiscriminate felling for making katha and other uses, it is now listed as endangered species.
At present, an alternative to this wood is used to make katha.
On the other hand, consumption in excess can make it carcigenic, so the right proportion and method is very important.
π *Health benefits*
π It is used to heal the entire mouth area…healing mouth ulcers and cavities
πIt is anti- disease and anti-inflammatory
πCooling and digestive hence had after meal
π Gum extracted from Khair tree is medicinal
PS: Tips r shared for awareness of our tree benefits. All tips to be followed on advise of medical practitioner.
π *Thank You*π