Quick Overview

Cutch tree is a small tree, growing 3-15 m high. The stem is dark brown to black, with rough bark which peels off in long strips in mature trees; young trees have corky bark. The fern-like leaves are 100-200 mm long and contain between 8 and 30 pairs of small leaves made up of numerous, oblong pairs of secondary leaflets 2-6 mm long.

Botanical Name     :  acacia Catechu
English Name           : Cutch Tree, Heart Wood Tree
Tamil Name               :கருங்காலி / Karingali
Hindi Name                : खैर / Khair
Malayalam Name:   കരിങ്ങാലി /  Karingali
Telugu Name            : చంద్ర , సండ్ర / Chandra, Sandra

About  Karingali ( Cutch Tree, Heart Wood Tree ):-

Cutch tree is a small tree, growing 3-15 m high. The stem is dark brown to black, with rough bark which peels off in long strips in mature trees; young trees have corky bark. The fern-like leaves are 100-200 mm long and contain between 8 and 30 pairs of small leaves made up of numerous, oblong pairs of secondary leaflets 2-6 mm long. Glands occur on the stem below the first pair of leaves, and between the uppermost six pairs of leaves. Pairs of stout thorns up to 10 mm long are found at the base of each leaf. The flowers are white or pale yellow, about 3 mm long and bunched tightly together to form a cylindrical flower spike, 35-75 mm long, resembling a lamb 's tail. The brown, beaked seed pods are 50-125 mm long on a short stalk and contain between four and seven seeds, which are dark brown, flat and 5-8 mm in diameter. The taproot branches to 2 m depth.

Internal Benefits of  Karingali ( Cutch Tree, Heart Wood Tree ):- 

• Be it Diabetes, Cough, Cold, leucoderma or several other inflammatory conditions in the body, khadira is one of the best herbal choices.
• The body toxins, which accumulate in the body over a period of time as a result of our faulty lifestyle and dietary habits is considered as the root cause of many diseases in Ayurveda. Karingali is very helpful in detoxifying the body off the accumulated toxins.
• Having astringent properties, karingali helps to manage the pitta disorders in the body. Several Liver problems and blood disorders can be curbed easily with regulated use of cutch tree wood along with other Liver protective and hematinic herbs.

It is also good for anemic patients.

• For external as well as internal use Karingali is the best herb for the management of internal as well as external health problems.
  

External Benefits of  Karingali (Cutch Tree, Heart Wood Tree):-

• For Teeth:Soft stems of Khadira plant are great for massaging the gums and gentle scrubbing of the teeth on a regular basis.

          It helps to balance the kapha induced diseases of the oral cavity, gums and teeth.

• Skin Care : As a general therapeutic effect Acacia catechu helps fight all kinds of skin irritations and itching.

          It also helps in fighting obesity which is also a result of imbalanced kapha in the body.

How to Consume  Karingali ( Cutch Tree, Heart Wood Tree ) Internally:-

Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for few minutes. once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner.

How to Apply  Karingali (Cutch Tree, Heart Wood Tree) Externally:-

• For Teeth:

        It is great for massaging the gums and gentle scrubbing of the teeth on a regular basis. It helps to balance the kapha induced diseases of the oral cavity, gums and teeth.

• Skin Care:

        Apply the paste on affected area. 

Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature,  remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

 The Consumption details and benefits listed out in our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Any how you are requested to consult your Doctor before use.