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What is Khair Chhal (Acacia Catechu):

Acacia Catechu is a tree that is native to the southern Himalayas of Pakistan, northern India and Nepal, south to Andhra Pradesh in India, and east to Burma and Thailand. 
A substance called catechu (also known as Acacia Catechu) can be isolated from the heartwood of certain species of Acacia trees. It is sometimes planted in Indonesia (Java), Thailand, Burma and India. Catechu is an herb. The leaves, shoots, and wood are used to make medicine. The two types of catechu, black catechu and pale catechu, contain slightly different chemicals, but they are used for the same purposes and at the same dose.

Acacia Catechu is most commonly used by mouth for stomach problems such as diarrhea, swelling of the colon, and indigestion. It is also used orally for pain from osteoarthritis and topically to treat pain, bleeding, and swelling (inflammation). But there is limited scientific evidence to support any of these uses. A trade in cutch between India and China existed from the earliest days of seaborne trade.

Uses:
This woody material is used in many different ways, but the most common use is to extract the tannin from it and make it into a solid extract, which is then used for tanning leather.

In India and Burma, the dark "catechu" or "Pegu cutch" is used to tan heavy hides into sole leather often in a mixture of tan-stuffs. Catechu extract is also used for preserving fishing nets and ropes, and for dyeing cotton, silk, canvas, paper and leather a dark-brownish colour; it's also used as viscosity modifier in on-shore oil wells. The crystalline portion of a concentrated decoction of the wood, called "katha" or "kath", is much used in betel chewing together with the leaf of Piper betle L.; it's also said to have an antibacterial action against bacteria that cause dysentery among other things. The bark has been reported to be effective against dysentery, diarrhoea and in healing wounds.

Benefits:

You're looking for a natural way to treat your sore mouth, body pains, gravel, bronchial asthma and indigestion. Well, you've come to the right place! Acacia catechu is one of the most amazing plants out there. It's used in treating mouth ulcers, boils, skin eruptions and more!

Here are some ways Acacia catechu can help you:
1. Sore Mouth: Apply katha on the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing with water or using a soft toothbrush. You'll feel better within minutes!
2. Body Pains: Try applying katha on your lower back and feel how much better it makes you feel! If this doesn't work for you, try applying it all over your body for even better results!