Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Khadira heartwood extract — the classical astringent for mouth and skin; the red stain of paan and a pinch-dose oral tradition.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Pinch doses only; food use is as a bitter-astringent accent, not a bulk ingredient.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (khadira); tambula tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- pinch in paan (with the caveats of that tradition)
- traditional mouth rinses
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: vata excess and constipation (strongly astringent)
- Contraindication: pregnancy (medicinal amounts)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Catechu (katha)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 pinch (0g):
