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Catechu

What other names is Catechu known by?

Black Catechu: Acacia catechu, Acacia Catechu Heartwood Extract, Black Cutch, Cachou, Cashou, Catechu nigrum, Catecu, Cutch, Dark Catechu, Er Cha, Khair, Khadira, Mimosa catechu, Pegu Catechu.
Pale Catechu: Cube Gambir, Gambier, Gambir, Gambir Catechu, Nauclea gambir, Ourouparia gambir, Terra Japonica, Uncaria gambier, Uncaria Gambier Leaf/Twig Extract.

What is Catechu?

Catechu is an herb. The leaves, shoots, and wood are used to make medicine.

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