Crude Drug: Catechu
Biological Source Acacia catechu
Family Fabaceae
Official used part Dried aqueous extract of heartwood
Major Marker Constituent Catechin; tannins
Constituentclass Polyphenols/tannins
Pharmacognostic traditional use Astringent preparation
Drug Type Extract
Scientific Name Acacia catechu
Category Extractive drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.