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Extract of acacia trees
Catechu (/ˈkætɪʃuː/ or /ˈkætɪtʃuː/) is an extract of acacia trees used variously as a food additive, astringent, tannin, and dye. It is extracted from
Catechu
Species of palm
Areca catechu is a species of palm native to the Philippines cultivated for areca nuts. It was carried widely through the tropics by the Austronesian
Areca_catechu
Topics referred to by the same term
A. catechu may refer to: Acacia catechu, the mimosa catechu, a deciduous thorny tree species Areca catechu, the areca palm or areca nut palm, a species
A._catechu
Species of legume
Senegalia catechu, previously known as Acacia catechu, is a deciduous, thorny tree which grows up to 15 m (50 ft) in height. The plant is called kachu
Senegalia_catechu
Plant secondary metabolite
catechin chemical family derives from catechu, which is the tannic juice or boiled extract of Mimosa catechu (Acacia catechu L.f.). Catechin possesses two benzene
Catechin
Preparation of betel leaf and areca nut
Areca catechu, these are Areca caliso (known as kaliso or sakolon) and Areca ipot (known as ipot or saksik). Several varieties of Areca catechu nuts were
Betel_nut_chewing
Plant extract
herbal medicine. Also known as pale catechu, white catechu or Japan Earth, it is often confused with other forms of catechu. Gambier production began as a
Gambier_(extract)
Thai cultural tradition
Thais all over the country. Betel comes from the plant known as Areca catechu, which grows wild all over Thailand and is known as หมาก (maak). In order
Betel_chewing_in_Thailand
Fruit of the areca palm chewed as a stimulant
called betel nut, is the seed of a palm belonging to the areca genus (Areca catechu). The palm is originally native to the Philippines, but was carried widely
Areca_nut
Organic compound (C6H4(OH)2); benzene with two adjacent –OH groups
preparation catechin, which is the residuum of catechu, the boiled or concentrated juice of Mimosa catechu (Acacia catechu). Upon heating catechin above its decomposition
Catechol
Genus of palms
on the Malabar Coast of India. The best-known member of the genus is A. catechu, the areca nut palm. Several species of areca nuts, known for their bitter
Areca
Class of astringent, bitter plant polyphenolic chemical compounds
tannin Source(s) Gallic acid Rhubarb Flavan-3-ols (Catechins) Tea, acacia, catechu, cocoa, guarana Chlorogenic acid Nux-vomica, coffee, mate Ipecacuanhic
Tannin
Stimulant alkaloid responsible for mouth cancers
occurring alkaloid found in areca (betel) nuts of the areca palm (Areca catechu) found in South and Southeast Asia. Its effects, depending on the dose
Arecoline
Tobacco preparation chewed in South Asia
preparation made of crushed areca nut (also called betel nut), tobacco, catechu, paraffin wax, slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and sweet or savory flavourings
Gutka
Genus of legumes
tannins, called catechu or cutch, is procured from several species, but more especially from Senegalia catechu (syn. Acacia catechu), by boiling down
Acacia_sensu_lato
Village in Karnataka, India
south of Bangalore. The village is named after the Kaggali tree (Acacia catechu), which grows in abundance locally. The village was established after clearing
Kaggalipura
stimulant alkaloids found in the areca nut, the seeds of the areca palm (Areca catechu). Areca alkaloids are isolated from the areca nut, which are hemispherical
Areca_alkaloids
Species of tree
The small variety of areca nut (botanical name Areca catechu) is termed in Malayalam as kooradakka( also known as kotadakka in some places of Kerala)
Kooradakka
State in northern India
tree (Bombax ciliata), Dalbergia sissoo, Mallotus philippensis, Acacia catechu, Bauhinia racemosa, and Bauhinia variegata (camel's foot tree) are some
Uttarakhand
Stem vegetable
rattans (Calamus spp.), fishtail palms (Caryota spp.), areca palm (Areca catechu), Linospadix spp., Arenga spp., sago palms (Metroxylon sagu), and buri
Heart_of_palm
Female roadside sellers of betel nuts and cigarettes in Taiwan
accidents. The betel nut, also known as the areca nut, is the seed of Areca catechu, the betel palm. This tree, like the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), belongs
Betel_nut_beauty
National park in Karnataka, India
(Cassia fistula), satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia), black cutch (Acacia catechu), Shorea talura (E), indigoberry (Randia uliginosa). Bandipur National
Bandipur_National_Park
Intense feelings of well-being
some.[medical citation needed] Chewing areca nut (seeds from the Areca catechu palm) with slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) – a common practice in South-
Euphoria
Sacred grove in Sringeri, India
Makayiram Karingali/ Karungali/ Kher Cutch Tree/ Milmesha/ Ebony Acacia catechu/ Diospyros ebenum 6 Aardra/ Thiruvathira Kari /Kumbil/ Karai/ Thippilli/
Nakshatravana
National park in Uttarakhand, India
palash (Butea monosperma), arjun (Terminalia arjuna), khair (Senegalia catechu), baans (Dendrocalamus strictus), semul (Bombax ceiba), sandan, chamror
Rajaji_National_Park
Region in South Asia
Zone. There occur semi-deciduous species of Shorea robusta, Senegalia catechu, Dalbergia sissoo, Albizia lebbeck, Garuga pinnata, Terminalia bellirica
Kashmir
Genus of beetles
Arecaceae throughout the tropics including: coconut (Cocos nucifera), Areca catechu, species of the genus Phoenix, and Metroxylon sagu. Two species are invasive
Rhynchophorus
Species of legume
Range of Senegalia chundra Synonyms Acacia catechu (Rottler) Willd. Acacia catechu auct. non Willd. Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. var. sundra (Roxb.) Prain
Senegalia_chundra
District in Western India
Nagar Haveli. Their name is derived from their profession of kattha or catechu making. They are considered to be at the bottom of the tribal social ladder
Dadra and Nagar Haveli district
Dadra_and_Nagar_Haveli_district
Place in Diana, Madagascar
important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, seeds of catechu and vanilla. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Estimated
Manambato
(Acacia catechu) or as gambier. Neo-Latin modification of Malay kachu; of possible Dravidian origin; akin to Tamil and Kannada kācu and catechu. First
List of English words of Malay origin
List_of_English_words_of_Malay_origin
Species of legume
polyacantha (Willd.) Seigler & Ebinger Synonyms Acacia catechu sensu Griseb. Acacia catechu auct. non L. Acacia polyacantha Willd. Acacia suma (Roxb
Senegalia_polyacantha
List of plant species with reported psychoactive properties
Acacia catechu
List_of_psychoactive_plants
Traditional Vietnamese wedding gifts from the groom's family to the bride's family: Betel & Areca catechu, tea box, Bánh cốm, Bánh phu thê
Traditional Vietnamese wedding
Traditional_Vietnamese_wedding
and also in some other non-coastal states of India. Areca nut (Areca catechu), a tropical crop, is popularly known as betel nut, as its common usage
Areca_nut_production_in_India
Subfamily of legumes
Senegalia catechu
Mimosoideae
tryptamine and phenethylamine; one screening found no alkaloids Acacia catechu (syn. A. polyacantha, A. suma) Claims of DMT in the plant have been referenced
List of Acacia species known to contain psychoactive alkaloids
List_of_Acacia_species_known_to_contain_psychoactive_alkaloids
Botanical park in Kinshasa
Delonix regia Millettia versicolor Millettia drastica 2. Arecaceae Areca catechu Elaeis guineensis Cocos nucifera Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Caryota mitis
Kinshasa_Botanical_Garden
Tribes of India
cutting soil and digging tanks. In course of time they also been engaged in Catechu-making as a professions. This is one of the origins of their alternative
Kora_(tribe)
Wife of Stamford Raffles (1771–1814)
Indian ones: for example, white women born in the East Indies used areca catechu, and they only dressed in European fashion on official occasions, such
Olivia_Mariamne_Devenish
Plant chemical defense
Aphandra natalia (pseudopedicel) Archontophoenix alexandrae (embryo) Areca catechu (embryo) Areca macrocalyx (embryo) Areca novohibernica (embryo) Arenga
Raphide
Family of languages in the Madang stock of New Guinea
Proto-Sogeram Gloss Scientific name *akwasa betelnut Areca catechu *kari betelnut Areca catechu *kasam breadfruit Artocarpus altilis *kuimaŋ coconut Cocos
Sogeram_languages
Largest living Asian antelope
Grewia flavescens and Zizyphus mauritiana), pods of Acacia nilotica, A. catechu and A. leucophloea, and fruits of Zizyphus mauritiana. Preferred grass
Nilgai
Index of plants with the same common name
of palms Dypsis lutescens, a palm which is a popular houseplant Areca catechu, also known as the betel palm, is sometimes referred to as an "areca" palm
Areca_palm
District in Chattogram Division
characteristic feature of the vegetation. Betel nut palm or supari (Areca catechu) plantations are more and more abundant towards the north and the west
Noakhali_District
Chemical compound
Anacardium occidentale (Cashew, acajou) Arachis hypogaea (peanut) Areca catechu (Areca nut) Asimina triloba (American custardapple) Cerasus vulgaris (Cherry)
Leucocyanidin
Worms that eat oil-/betelnut-palm flowers
moth. It is found in Malaysia.[citation needed] The larvae feed on Areca catechu, Elaeis guineensis, Mangifera indica and Nephelium lappaceum. "World Pyraloidea
Tirathaba_mundella
Species of palm native to the Philippines
used as a substitute for the betel nut, in preparing buyo (fruit of Areca catechu, leaves of Piper betle, and lime) for chewing. Mature Adonidia merrillii
Adonidia_merrillii
Himalayan salla Gobre salla leaves used to cure cough and cold 2. Acacia catechu(Mimosaceae) Cutch tree Khair wood used to cure cough and cod 3. Aconitum
Flora_of_Nepal
Type of Betel leaf variety from Uttar Pradesh, India
slaked lime (chuna) and red katha paste made from the khair tree (Acacia catechu). Assorted other ingredients may also be added. Paan is served folded into
Banaras_Pan
cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" Areca nut betel nut Areca catechu "deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders";
List of herbs with known adverse effects
List_of_herbs_with_known_adverse_effects
2025-11-21. Retrieved 2025-12-01. "Areca". Dictionary.com. "Catechu". Dictionary.com. "Catechu". WordReference.com. "Copra". Online Etymology Dictionary
List of English words of Dravidian origin
List_of_English_words_of_Dravidian_origin
Obsolete medication
gradually changed into what became known as pulvis catechu compositus ("compound powder of catechu"). "diascord". Oxford English Dictionary (online ed
Diascordium
Palm family of flowering plants
uses are numerous: The type member of Arecaceae is the areca palm (Areca catechu), the fruit of which, the areca nut, is chewed with the betel leaf for
Arecaceae
Wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra, India
Mayureshwar Sanctuary is mostly made of dry deciduous scrub forest of Acacia catechu (Khair), Acacia sp. (Hivar), Dalbergia latifolia (Sisoo), Ziziphus mauritiana
Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Mayureshwar_Wildlife_Sanctuary
Acacia burkittii Acacia buxifolia Acacia caesia Acacia cardiophylla Acacia catechu Acacia caven Acacia chundra Acacia colei Acacia complanata Acacia concinna
List of plants used for smoking
List_of_plants_used_for_smoking
Index of plants with the same common name
important are: Brazilwood or Brazil from Brazil, producing a red dye. Catechu or cutch from Acacia wood, producing a dark brown dye. Old Fustic from
Dyewoods
were discovered in the Shanidar Cave, and remains of the areca nut (Areca catechu) in the Spirit Cave. Prehistoric man learned pharmaceutical techniques
History_of_pharmacy
Wildlife sanctuary in India
shrubland and woodland. The predominant tree species is khair (Senegalia catechu), with tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon), reonjha (Vachellia leucophloea),
Ghatigaon_Wildlife_Sanctuary
అక్రోటుకాయ أخروت / Akhhroot अखरोट (Akhroṭ) सुपारी Supārī Areca nut Areca catechu তামোল/ গুৱা Tamůl/ Guwa সুপারি Shupari Sopari ಅಡಿಕೆ (Adike) അടയ്ക്ക (Adakka)
List of plants used in Indian cuisine
List_of_plants_used_in_Indian_cuisine
Wildlife sanctuary in India
wildlife. The principal tree species found in the Sanctuary are Khair (Acacia catechu), Salai, Kardhai, Dhawda, Tendu, Palash etc. The main predators found here
Gandhi_Sagar_Sanctuary
Species of moth
wing in May, June and September. The larvae feed on the leaves of Acacia catechu. They spin the leaves together. "Vorläufige Revision der Gattung Ascalenia
Ascalenia_gastrocosma
National park in Nepal
On recently deposited alluvium and in lowland areas groups of catechu (Acacia catechu) with rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) predominate, followed by groups
Chitwan_National_Park
Freshwater oxbow lake in Bihar, India
lanceolata, Azadirachta indica, Melia azedarach, Swietenia macrophylla, Acacia catechu, Acacia nilotica, Albizia lebbeck, Pithecellobium dulce, Artocarpus heterophyllus
Kanwar_Lake_Bird_Sanctuary
Tree which a community deems to hold religious significance
- Spunge tree), Silk cotton (Salmalia malabarica), Cutch tree (Acacia catechu), Myrobalan (Terminalia Ballerica), White teak (Gmelina Arborea) and Indian
Sacred_tree
Species of beetle
The recorded host plants for this species are Cocos nucifera and Areca catechu. Sekerka, Lukáš, Jia, Fenglong, Pang, Hong & Borowiec, Lech, 2016, Cassidinae
Brontispa_mariana
Tribe mostly belonging to the state of Maharashtra, India
a forest-based activity – the making and sale of catechu (katha) from the khair tree (Acacia catechu). Weling (1934, 2), drawing on census data from 1901
Katkari_people
Lagerstroemia parviflora (syn. L. parvifolia) Diospyros exculpta Acacia catechu The large areas of remaining forest on the plateau are still home to a
Central Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests
Central_Deccan_Plateau_dry_deciduous_forests
Topics referred to by the same term
breath freshener Dragée, small candies that can be used for decoration Catechu, a medicinal aromatic drug; the same as gambier, also called Terra Japonica
Cachou
Tree species of the country Pakistan
Karir Salvadoraceae Salvadora oleoides Vann Fabales Fabaceae Acacia catechu Catechu Acacia modesta Phulai Acacia nilotica Babul Dalbergia sissoo Sheesham
Trees_of_Pakistan
Species of mite
Veitchia H.A. Wendl.) Manila palm, Christmas palm Palmae Caribbean Areca catechu betel nut palm Palmae Caribbean Areca, spp. Palmae Florida Aiphanes caryotifolia
Raoiella_indica
Protected area in India
gol (Lannea coromandelica), ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) and khair (Acacia catechu). Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), arjun (Terminalia arjuna), gugal (Commiphora
Sariska_Tiger_Reserve
Coastal states in present-day Vietnam, c. 192–1832
the "Dừa" (means "coconut" in Vietnamese) and the "Cau" (means "areca catechu" in Vietnamese). The Dừa lived in Amravati and Vijaya, while the Cau lived
Champa
Capital and largest city of Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia
Pangkalpinang is derived from the local words pengkal ("base") and pinang (Areca catechu, a species of palm tree widely grown on the island of Bangka). As part
Pangkalpinang
Display of elegant movement, poise, or balance
the Betula albosinensis, Prunus × yedoensis (Yoshino cherry), and Areca catechu (betel-nut palm). Gracefulness is sometimes also attributed to non-corporeal
Gracefulness
District in Madhya Pradesh, India
types include dho, kardhai, tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon, khair (Acacia catechu), salai (Boswellia serrata), ber (Ziziphus mauritiana), chhola (Butea monosperma)
Gwalior_district
Species of plant
it was chewed with changed over time. Areca nut, calcium hydroxide and catechu were the historic ingredients, as referenced in texts from 9th century
Betel
National park in southern Thailand
species such as Hopea ferrea, the pea plant Parkia timoriana, and Acacia catechu, the mulberry tree Artocarpus lacucha, the Clusia tree Garcinia cowa and
Ao_Phang_Nga_National_Park
density [kg/m³] Acacia acuminata 1040 Acacia amythethophylla 1170 Acacia catechu 880 Acacia confusa 690-750 Acacia erioloba 1230 Acacia galpinii 800 Acacia
List of Acacia species used for timber production
List_of_Acacia_species_used_for_timber_production
Species of moth
wingspan is 10.5–18.5 mm. The larvae feed on Acacia brevispica, Acacia catechu, Acacia farnesiana and Albizia lebbeck. They live in the seed pods. Wikimedia
Mesophleps_geodes
Act, 1927. Its legal definition includes timber, charcoal, caoutchouc, catechu, wood-oil, resin, natural varnish, bark, lac, myrobalans, mahua flowers
Forest_produce_(India)
Areca catechu
List_of_commelinid_families
with goat skin. The base of the shamel is carved out of 'Khair' (acacia catechu) wood. The height of the shamel varies from 25-40 cm while the length of
Shamel
Wildlife sanctuary in India
Common trees include Tectona grandis, Terminalia belerica, Senegalia catechu, Terminalia elliptica, Haldina cordifolia, Mitragyna parvifolia, and Pterocarpus
Tansa_Wildlife_Sanctuary
Group of chemical compounds
tannins in the sub-class procyanidins contained in the seeds of Areca catechu also called betel nut. The arecatannin-type natural products from Ceylonese
Arecatannin
Species of plant
Malaysia and Indonesia. Gambier extract is used or has been used as a catechu for chewing with areca and betel, for tanning and dyeing, and as herbal
Uncaria_gambir
Use of drugs with the primary intention to alter the state of consciousness
amphetamine) Eugeroics, e.g. modafinil Others arecoline (found in Areca catechu) caffeine (found in Coffea spp.) nicotine (found in Nicotiana spp.) rauwolscine
Recreational_drug_use
7th-century Srivijaya inscription
majesty intention is: May all (plants) planted here, coconut tree, Areca catechu, Arenga pinnata, sagoo, and all kinds of trees, the fruits are edible,
Talang_Tuo_inscription
French physician and surgeon
containing 1g zinc sulfate, 2g lead acetate, 4g Sydenham laudanum and catechu tincture in 200ml of distilled water. This formula was widely known and
Philippe_Ricord
Order Family Species Names Image Arecales Arecaceae Areca catechu Supari in Hindi; सुपारी and Bengali; সুপারি (supārī) in Marathi; kamugu, paakku (fruit)
Trees_of_India
City in Johor, Malaysia
'kangchus'. It was on these riverbeds that they cultivated catechu and black pepper. Falling catechu and black pepper prices forced some estate owners to cultivate
Pasir_Gudang
Wildlife sanctuary in India
of swamp forest, dry riverine forest, and khair-sissoo forest (Acacia catechu-Dalbergia sissoo). It is in the Lower Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests
Udaypur_Wildlife_Sanctuary
Botanical garden in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
sengkuang tree (Dracontomelon dao). There is also the pinang palm (Areca catechu) that lent its name to the island of Penang, and the black lily (Tacca
Penang_Botanic_Gardens
Safaid, Fitkari Safaid Areca nut چکنی سپاری Chikni Supari, Chaliya Areca catechu Arjuna Bark ارجن کی چھال Arjun Ki Chaal Terminalia arjuna Arugula seeds
List_of_Pakistani_spices
National park in India
higher in the areas of Sal forests and lowest in the Anogeissus–Acacia catechu forests. Total tree basal cover is greater in Sal dominated areas of woody
Jim_Corbett_National_Park
Family Photo 1. Acacia arabica, Willd. Babul (बबूल) Leguminosae 2. Acacia catechu, Willd. Khair (खैर) Leguminosae 3. Acacia ferruginea, Dc. Safed Khair (सफ़ेद
Flora_of_Madhya_Pradesh
Species of beetle
Moluccas). The recorded host plants for this species are Cocos nucifera, Areca catechu, Phytelephas macrocarpa and Phoenix species. "Promecotheca nuciferae".
Promecotheca_nuciferae
Species of butterfly
Calamus rotang Calamus thwaitesii Phoenix loureiroi Licuala grandis Areca catechu Arenga wightii Livistona chinensis Phoenix spp. Caryota urens Phoenix loureiroi
Elymnias_caudata
Ecoregion in Myanmar
predominantly teak (Tectona hamiltoniana), with Terminalia oliveri, Senegalia catechu, and Bauhinia racemosa. Dry deciduous dipterocarp forest, known as Indaing
Irrawaddy_dry_forests
flour Daily kappiya Pulley kappi Pulley kāvala Protection kaval kayippu Catechu kayitālama A type of cymbal kāppuva Bracelet kāappu Bangle Daily kärapottā
List of Sinhala words of Tamil origin
List_of_Sinhala_words_of_Tamil_origin
CATECHU
CATECHU
CATECHU
CATECHU
Girl/Female
Australian, Indian, Sanskrit
A Der; A Flowing Stream
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Bank of Joy / Happiness
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Henry VI, Part 2' Sir John Stanley. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You...
Boy/Male
Hindu
Kind hearted
Girl/Female
Australian, Latin, Polish
Bitter; Star of the Sea
Male
English
Short form of English Alfred, ALF means "elf counsel." Compare with other forms of Alf.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shrikant | à®·à¯à®°à¯€à®•ாஂத
An epithet of Vishnu, God of wealth or Vishnu or husband of Lakshmi, Beautiful, Lord Shiva, Of glorious neck
Girl/Female
Hindu
Atom
Girl/Female
American, Australian
Sweet
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Golden; With Gold Hair
CATECHU
CATECHU
CATECHU
CATECHU
CATECHU
n.
One who was admitted to all the rights of divine worship and instructed in all the mysteries of the Christian religion, in distinction from a catechumen, or one yet under instruction.
n.
See Catechu.
n.
A white crystalline substance, C6H4(OH)2, of the phenol series, found in various plants; -- so called because first obtained by distillation of gum catechu. Called also catechol, oxyphenol. etc.
n.
See Catechu.
n.
The state or condition of a catechumen or the time during which one is a catechumen.
n.
An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
n.
Catechu.
L. catechunenus, Gr.
One who is receiving rudimentary instruction in the doctrines of Christianity; a neophyte; in the primitive church, one officially recognized as a Christian, and admitted to instruction preliminary to admission to full membership in the church.
n.
A catechumen.
n.
One of the tannic acids, extracted from catechu as a white, crystalline substance; -- called also catechuic acid, and catechuin.
n.
A sweet white crystalline substance, metameric with pyrogallol, and obtained by the decomposition of phloretin, and from certain gums, as catechu, kino, etc. It belongs to the class of phenols. [Called also phloroglucinol.]
n.
See Catechu.
n.
A hearer; especially a catechumen in the early church.
a.
Of or pertaining to catechu or its derivatives. See catechin.
n.
A dry, brown, astringent extract, obtained by decoction and evaporation from the Acacia catechu, and several other plants growing in India. It contains a large portion of tannin or tannic acid, and is used in medicine and in the arts. It is also known by the names terra japonica, cutch, gambier, etc.
n.
A name given to certain catechumens and penitents who were permitted to join only in parts of church worship.
a.
Of or pertaining to catechumens; as, catechumenical instructions.