Khat - Wikipedia
The khat plant is known by a variety of names, such as qat and gat in Yemeni Arabic, qaat and jaad in Somali, and chat in Harari [12] and Amharic. [5] It is also known as jimaa in the Oromo …
Khat/Chat in Ethiopia: It's History, How To Grow And Legality
Known countries khat is grown in are the following: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Yemen, and some parts of Southern Africa. The best quality khat is sold in Awudai or Awuday, in the eastern part …
KHAT - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
Khat is a plant. The leaves and stem have been traditionally chewed by people in East African countries as a recreational drug to elevate mood (as a euphoriant).
Khat | Description, Drug, Leaves, Stimulant, Effects, & Facts
Apr 11, 2025 · khat, (Catha edulis), slender evergreen tree or shrub, the leaves and young buds of which are chewed for a euphoric effect. The plant is native to the Horn of Africa and the …
Khat Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com
Mar 7, 2025 · The khat plant is believed to be native to Ethiopia and to have been introduced to Yemen between the first and sixth centuries. Mihretu 2017 Though khat has been used …
Why the Herbal Stimulant 'Khat' Was Banned - Live Science
Jul 3, 2013 · Khat is a flowering evergreen shrub native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The plant (Catha edulis) contains two alkaloids, cathinone and cathine, which act as stimulants.
Facts about Khat – Catha edulis - Health Benefits Times
Aug 7, 2020 · Khat, (Catha edulis), also spelled qat or chat, also called miraa, is a flowering plant belonging to the family Celastraceae. The plant is native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian …
Khat: Effects, Use, And Legal Status Of The Psychoactive Plant - Herb
Nov 5, 2024 · Imagine a plant that naturally kicks you like a strong cup of coffee. This guide delves into the world of khat (Catha edulis), a perennial shrub native to the Horn of Africa and …
(U) Khat Fast Facts (UNCLASSIFIED) - United States Department of Justice
Khat (Catha edulis) is a flowering shrub native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The term khat refers to the leaves and young shoots of Catha edulis. The plant has been widely used …
Khat: Ethiopia’s Traditional Social Plant – A Cultural Perspective …
Nov 17, 2024 · Khat (Catha edulis / Chat) is a traditional plant that has been legally cultivated and used in Ethiopia for centuries, deeply embedded in the country’s cultural and social fabric. This …