When the khat leaves are chewed, cathine and cathinone are released and absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth as well as the lining of the stomach.

Mar 12, 2025 · Explore how khat use influences enamel wear, gum health, and oral pH balance, shaping long-term dental outcomes through chemical and mechanical interactions. Khat, a plant commonly chewed for its stimulant effects, has significant implications for oral health.

Khat chewing is popular among Yemenis. This study was performed to investigate the effects of khat chewing on periodontal tissue and oral hygiene status. A total of 730 subjects (336 chewers and 394 non-chewers with a mean age of 31.5 ± 0.8 …

When taken by mouth: Khat is POSSIBLY UNSAFE for most people. Although it isn't associated with physical addiction, it can cause psychological dependence. When people try to stop …

Sep 10, 2021 · In general, khat can have detrimental oral health effects, such as periodontal disease, mucosal lesions and caries. 25 In addition, users may demonstrate poor oral hygiene …

The oral symptoms reported more frequently by the long-term regular khat chewers included pain in the jaw joint while chewing (16.8%), tooth ache (16.6%), dryness of the mouth (14.4%), mouth ulcers (13.6%), and a burning sensation in the tongue or other parts of the mouth (13.0%).

Apr 1, 2022 · It is seen, based on the available reports, that khat use cannot be considered as a causal factor for oral diseases. However, it is possible that cathinone, a prime extract in khat, may cause xerostomia which can aggravate the infection process in an already infected tooth or supporting tissues.

Jun 6, 2021 · Its leaves and small twigs are chewed and then retained inside the cheek by millions of people of that region for its amphetamine-like effect. 1 Studies suggest that khat leaf chewing is associated with oral conditions such as keratotic white lesions, mucosal pigmentation, periodontal diseases, tooth loss, plasma cell stomatitis, and xerostomia.

Khat has potentially significant toxic effects; however, its oral effects have been only sporadically examined and some changes suggested. The aim of this study was to assess the association between habitual Khat use and oral/dental pigmentation, gingival …

Apr 11, 2025 · Khat chewers are vulnerable to taste impairment and mouth dryness owing to the chemical components of khat. As such, khat chewers are at higher risk to several oral diseases including dental caries, periodontitis and mucosal lesions.