Catechu (Black) or Cutch
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CATECHU (BLACK) or CUTCH ************************************* Other Generic Names: catechu acacia, cutch, gambir Botanical Name: Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd. Family: Mimosaceae Part: Gum from heartwood Product Form: Block Description ----------------- Black catechu or cutch is derived from decocting chopped heartwood of catechu trees for hours until the gum turns dark brown and viscid. Uses: --------- 1. Internally, as astringent, antidiarrheic and antidysenteric; 2. Externally, apply cutch solution on fresh wounds as astringent and cure of Hong Kong Foot. 3. Industrially, used in tanneries as natural dye for reddish brown color. Chemical Constituents: --------------------------------- Catechutannic acid (25-33%) and acacatechin (10-12%)
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Catechu (Black) or Cutch