Standardized Botanical Extracts and Phytonutrients ACACIIA CATECHU Family:- Fabaceae   General Description This tree is a native of eastern India , Bangladesh and Burma . A moderately sized deciduous tree with rough, dark gray-brown bark, 15 to 20 feet high. The bark is thick, scabrous, rust-colored, slightly bitter, and exceedingly astringent; the branches are spreading, armed with strong, black, stipulary spines, and downy toward their extremities. The flowers are numerous, white or pale-yellow, and sessile. The legumes are flat, linear, thin, straight, glabrous, and contain about 6 orbicular, compressed seeds. Active Principle Catechu contains Tannins such as catechins, phlobatannin; Flavonoids such as quercitrin and miscellaneous gums, resins and pigments. Clinical Uses Antioxidant; contributing to the oxidation of free radicals which are believed to contribute to premature ageing and dementia Astringent; a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body Used as a douche for leucorrhoea or as a mouthwash or gargle for pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis and stomatitis. Advantages Catechins exert significant antioxidant power and may prove to be important heart healthy agents in combating lipid peroxidation within cell membranes lining arterial walls and reducing formation of atherosclerotic plaque. The astringent activity may be used in chronic diarrhea, dysentery and chronic catarrh. Useful for arresting excessive mucous discharges and checking hemorrhages, it is also recommended as a local application for sore mouths and gums. Some research has shown Acacia catechu to be hypotensive. Suggested Intake 250 to 500 mg per day "Products under patent shall not be offered to the market where the intellectual property rights are protected" Disclaimer These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any disease." Back « home | profile | products | contacts This site is optimised for IE 5.0 or above only, and is best viewed with screen resolution of 800 x 600. Copyright © 2005-2006 Phytotech. Powered by:  i-syst.