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Senegalia catechu

Also known as: Senegalia catechu, Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H. Hurter & Mabb.

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Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Nature Dec 9, 2025 11 facts

claimResearchers collected leaf and root samples of ten plant species—Achyranthes aspera L., Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Berberis lycium Royle, Cassia fistula L., Senna tora (L.) Roxb, Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mobb., Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson, and Vitex negundo L.—from sanctuary areas in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

measurementSulphur content in sampled plants was highest in Achyranthes aspera L. (0.37 ± 0.29) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (0.11 ± 0.01).

measurementSodium content in sampled plants was highest in Cassia fistula L. (398.00 ± 14.00 ppm) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (256.33 ± 17.00 ppm).

measurementZinc content in sampled plants was highest in Berberis lycium Royle (86.98 ± 0.90) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (12.39 ± 0.42).

measurementIn a study of wild edible plants, Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. had the highest ash content at 15.632 ± 0.872, while Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels had the lowest at 3.384 ± 0.785.

measurementIn a study of wild edible plants, Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels had the highest carbohydrate content at 79.237 ± 1.233, while Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. had the lowest at 28.946 ± 0.243.

measurementManganese content in sampled plants was highest in Cassia fistula L. (94.43 ± 0.87) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (6.86 ± 0.95).

measurementPotassium content in sampled plants was highest in Achyranthes aspera L. (1.46 ± 0.11) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (0.22 ± 0.11).

claimThe ten wild medicinal plant species studied in the Renukaji Wildlife Sanctuary are Achyranthes aspera L., Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Berberis lycium Royle, Cassia fistula L., Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H. Hurter & Mabb., Senna tora (L.) Roxb., Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson, and Vitex negundo L.

claimLeaf extract of Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. is used to treat dysentery, mouth ulcers, and piles.

measurementCopper content in sampled plants was highest in Cassia fistula L. (28.92 ± 0.89) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (6.50 ± 0.88).