Public discourse on Khat (Catha edulis) production in Ethiopia: Review

Khat (Catha edulis): Botany, Distribution, Cultivation, Usage and Economics in Ethiopia

Oral symptoms significantly higher among long-term khat (Catha edulis) users in Ethiopia

OBJECTIVES Associations between khat (Catha edulis) chewing and different adverse oral-dental health conditions have been reported, yet evidence is still lacking. This study was designed to investigate the association between long-term regular khat chewing and self-reported oral symptoms. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 1,255 university students in southern Ethiop...

Severe rhabdomyolysis associated with catha edulis(khat) use

Severe rhabdomyolysis is a rare complication of exposure to the recreational drug khat. Adverse reactions to khat that have been reported in the literature include myocardial infarction and reversible vasoconstriction syndrome. The active ingredient, cathinone, is a naturally occurring beta-ketone amphetamine that may be responsible for this severe catecholaminergic response. Here we report a c...

Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of Khat (Catha Edulis Forsk): A Review

Catha edulis (khat) is a plant grown commonly in the horn of Africa. The leaves of khat are chewed by the people for its stimulant action. Its young buds and tender leaves are chewed to attain a state of euphoria and stimulation. Khat is an evergreen shrub, which is cultivated as a bush or small tree. The leaves have an aromatic odor. The taste is astringent and slightly sweet. The plant is see...

Catha Edulis (khat), a Sex Depressant, Euphoriant in History

This article traces the history of the Khat which is an intoxicant and also a sexual depressant. The author establishes that its origion is Abyssinia and it is brought to Arabia where it is commonly used even by Muslims. If Khat is consumed in excess it may impair the health but moderate quantity is beneficial.