People who are fond of eating paan are well aware of the taste of catechu and its benefits. But do you know that catechu is used not only to enhance taste in paan, but also for many health benefits?
What is Katha and how is it made?
- Katha is extracted from the wood of Khair tree.
- Its effect is cold and its taste is bitter, spicy and astringent.
- In Ayurveda it is used in the treatment of many diseases.
Katha is of two types:
- Red catechu
- White catechu (more suitable for medicinal use)
Now let us know what health benefits can be provided by consuming a limited amount of catechu.
1. Relief from cold and cold and cough
If you are troubled by colds and coughs again and again, Katha helps in relieving this problem by strengthening immunity.
How to use?
- Make small tablets by mixing catechu with turmeric and sugar candy.
- Suck these pills in the mouth.
It removes cough and sore throat.
2. beneficial for digestive problems
Katha strengthens the digestive system and helps in relieving problems like acidity, diarrhea and sour belching.
How to use?
- Boil the catechu in water and drink it after cooling.
This will prove to be effective in removing stomach problems.
3. Treatment of Mouth Ulcer
If there are frequent blisters in your mouth, the catechu helps to remove its infection.
How to use?
- Buy a catechu from the market and soak it in a little water.
- When it swells, make a paste by mixing it well with a spoon.
- Apply this paste on the blisters and leave it for some time and then drop the saliva.
Adopting this remedy 2-3 times a day will provide immediate relief in the ulcers.
4. Mouth smell and tooth problems removes
If the mouth smells smells or blood comes from the gums, the use of catechu helps in relieving diseases like pyorrhea.
How to use?
- Dissolve the catechu in mustard oil.
- Massage the gums 3 times daily with this mixture.
This will remove the problem of bleeding from the gums and the smell of the mouth.
5. Hurt and wound heals quickly
Katha has antiseptic and wound healing properties, which give rapid relief when hurt or cut.
How to use?
- Finely grind the catechu and apply it on the wound place.
This will help in healing the wound quickly and will not spread infection.
