Basonym of Drug
Khadira
Main Synonym
- Swetasara
- Kadara
- Somavalakala
- Sweta Khadira
Regional Name
- Gujarati: Khera, Katho
- Hindi: Kher, Kattha
- Malayalam: Khair, Kath
- Tamil: Karngali
- Telugu: Chandra
- English: Black Catechu
Botanical Name
Acacia catechu
Family
Mimosoideae
Classification (Gana)
- Aacharya Charaka: Kusthagna, Udardaprashamana Mahakashaya, Kashaya Skandha
- Aacharya Sushruta: Salsari Gana
- Aacharya Vagbhatta: Asanadi Gana
External Morphology
15-20 meter high tree
Useful Parts
- Heartwood
- Stem bark
- Flower
Important Phytoconstituent
- Catechine
- Catechutannic Acid
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Shita
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
Kaphapittahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Kandughna (treat pruritus)
- Kusthaghna (useful in skin disorders)
- Deepan (appetizer)
- Medohara (reduces fat accumulation)
- Dantya (good for teeth)
- Vranaropaka (wound healer)
Therapeutic Uses
- Kustha - Decoction of Khadira is beneficial internally and externally for skin diseases.
- Shlipada - Paste of Khadirasara, Salasara, and Bijakasara with honey and cow urine in the morning is useful in filariasis.
- Dantashoola - Khadirasara powder is useful to treat toothache as Manjana.
Dose
- Bark Powder: 1-3 gm
- Decoction: 50-100 ml
- Heartwood Powder: 0.5-1 gm
Formulations
- Khadiradi Vati
- Khadiradhya Taila
- Khadiraristha
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required