"Planting a Khair is planting strength into the soil—quiet, rooted, and powerful.
Its bark carries healing, its presence restores barren land, and its legacy runs deep in India’s traditions.
At Shivanta Foundation, every Khair sapling we plant is a step toward resilience—for nature, for culture, and for tomorrow’s Earth."
 
Natural Medicine Source: Bark and heartwood used to prepare Kattha, which has antiseptic, astringent, and cooling properties—used in mouth care and digestion.
Ayurvedic Uses: Effective for cough, throat infection, diarrhea, wounds, and skin diseases.
Soil Enricher: A nitrogen-fixing tree—improves soil fertility and prevents erosion.
Eco-Resilient: Grows in degraded or dryland areas—ideal for afforestation.
Cultural Symbol: Used in paan preparation, traditional medicine, and rituals.
Botanical & Cultural Details
Scientific Name: Acacia catechu
Common Names: Khair, Cutch Tree, Kattha Tree
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
Native to: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Lifespan: Long-lived; often over 50–60 years
Height: Grows up to 10–15 meters
Soil Preference: Prefers dry, sandy, or rocky soil
Light Requirement: Full sunlight
Water Needs: Low; highly drought-tolerant