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Catechu

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Translation of "catechu" into Russian

catechu
Noun
raiting
catechu
catechus pl
Catechu is used in traditional medicine for its astringent properties.
Катеху используется в традиционной медицине за его вяжущие свойства.
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catechu
Noun
raiting
An astringent, brown, resinous extract obtained from the heartwood of Acacia catechu and related trees, used chiefly in tanning, dyeing, and as a preservative.
Traditional textile workshops still use catechu as a natural mordant and dye.
A preparation of this extract added to betel quid for flavour and for its medicinal astringent properties.
In many parts of South Asia, chewers mix lime, areca nut, and catechu to make betel quid.