The war continues between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Continuous attacks are being carried out from both sides. The Houthi group claims that in the last 24 hours, Saudi fighter planes have carried out 26 airstrikes in Yemen’s south-western Taiz province. According to the Houthis, the total number of air strikes carried out in Yemen this week has reached 300. During this time, ground fighting is also going on on many fronts and an increase in air strikes has been seen.
However, amidst these attacks and war, one more thing is much discussed and that is ‘Kait’ leaves. In some pictures of Houthi fighters that have surfaced on social media, their cheeks are seen swollen. It was told that many fighters keep Kait leaves in their mouth and chew them before entering the battlefield.
What video is going viral on social media?
Earlier, many pictures of Houthi rebels had gone viral on social media. In these pictures, some fighters were seen moving forward wearing slippers and without any special military gear, carrying guns in their hands. In these pictures, the cheeks of many fighters were seen abnormally swollen. Later the reason for this was said to be Kait leaves. Many Houthi fighters keep these leaves in their mouth and chew them for a long time. Due to chewing of Kait, the active chemicals present in the leaves have a stimulating effect on the body.
Alert issued in Mecca also on Wednesday?
The sound of sirens in Mecca on Wednesday also created a stir among the people. At that time the holy site was also put on alert mode, because a drone of Houthi rebels was seen there. However, the Houthi organization said that their target was not Mecca. According to the organization, they had tried to target a petroleum site in Saudi Arabia.
After all, what is Kait?
Kait is called Qat or Khat in English. Its scientific name is Catha edulis. It is a plant whose fresh leaves and new buds are usually chewed for several hours. Active chemicals named Cathinone and Cathine are mainly found in these leaves.
These chemicals have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system and their effects are said to be similar to mild amphetamines. This is the reason why Kait is considered a plant-based psychostimulant.
What is the effect on the body after eating Kait?
After chewing Kait leaves, a person may feel enthusiasm, more alertness and energy for some time. This may increase your desire to speak and you may also experience increased concentration. Additionally, the person may feel euphoric or have extra energy for some time. He does any work with more energy and focus. Aggressive behavior was also seen in many people after consuming it. Perhaps this is the reason why these leaves are so popular among the Houthis. After consuming Kait, a person may feel more active and alert for some time.
What happens after the effect wears off?
After the effect of Kait subsides, its opposite effect can also be seen. If the level of its active chemicals decreases in the body, problems like restlessness, bad mood and irritability can occur. Apart from this, constant fatigue and difficulty in sleeping i.e. insomnia can also occur. That is, after the energy and excitement felt during the consumption of Kait, a person may have to face fatigue and restlessness.
What are the side effects of eating Kait for a long time?
Long-term and excessive use of Kait has been linked to a variety of psychiatric effects. This can cause problems like anxiety, feeling of doubt i.e. paranoia and crazy behavior. In some cases, the risk of hallucinations and severe paranoid psychosis has also been reported. With continuous use, a person may also develop psychological dependence. This means that a person may become mentally dependent on the consumption of Kait.
What is the effect on appetite and digestion?
Kait can reduce appetite. Due to this, there may also be a problem of weight loss. Additionally, it can slow down the digestive system. Its continuous use can cause problems like chronic gastritis i.e. long-term swelling and irritation in the stomach, delay in the process of food passing through the stomach and severe constipation. Along with this, the problem of piles i.e. hemorrhoids can also be related.
Effect on liver and kidney also?
Prolonged or excessive processing of kait chemicals by the body can put pressure on the liver and kidneys. Long-term use of Kait has been linked to chemical hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver caused by chemicals. Apart from this, the risk of problems like enlargement of the liver and in severe cases liver cirrhosis has also been reported. Defects may also be seen in some indicators related to kidney function.