Benefits of Khadir (Khair) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Khadir (Khair)

Khadir, also known as Kattha, is a deciduous tree commonly growing throughout the Sub-Himalayan belt and north-eastern states of India. Khadir or Khair (Khair) wood is mostly used for puja etc. This is one of the Navagraha timbers used in the practice of Yajna-Havan etc. Generally, the wood and bark of the Khadir tree are mainly used for medicinal purposes. As per Ayurveda, Khadir is good medicine for leprosy, eczema, etc. Khair (Khadir) is pungent and astringent in taste. Its effect is cold. It has the properties to arouse hunger and digest food easily. It gives relief from stomachache, cures bleeding, Diarrhoea, Osteoarthritis, Piles, Swelling, etc.

Botanical Name : Senegalia catechu

Useful Parts for Khadir (Khair) :

Stem bark, heartwood, flowers

Names in different languages for Khadir (Khair) :

English: Catechu Tree
Hindi: Khair
Malayalam: karingali
Gujarati: Kher, Katho
Kannada: Kaachu,Kaggali
Tamil: Karanagalli,Karungali
Telugu: Chandra, Sandra

Health Benefits of Khadir (Khair)

Khadir is beneficial in all types of diseases of the mouth. Consumption of Khair (Khadir) stops bleeding from the gums, cure sore throat, relief from Cough and control diabetes. It acts as an effective remedy for Leucorrhoea Treatment, Arthritis Treatment, etc. It is also beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases such as smallpox, leprosy, ringworm, itching, and boils. Khadir is good for hair and acts as a natural hair dye. Regular application of Khadir on hair increases the volume and shine of hair by nourishing them.

It has strong healing activity due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As per Ayurveda, Khadir powder when taken with lukewarm water helps manage diarrhoea due to its antidiarrheal property. Khadir powder also helps in weight management by improving metabolism and thus possesses anti-obesity activities. Other medicinal properties are antiseptic, astringent, and expectorant.

Ayurvedic medicines with Khadir (Khair) as the main ingredient are the following

Khadiradi Vati, Dasamoolarishtam, Khadiradi Kashaya, Khadiradi Gutika, Khadirarishta

Khadir is an effective herbal remedy used for mouth ulcers, sore throat, and other diseases of teeth, gums, tongue, and throat. It also acts as an oral antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and astringent. So, it is beneficial especially in sore throat and tonsillitis or infections of tonsils. Anyway, people sensitive to allergies should take proper consultation before consuming.