Kachnar Chilka (also known as Kachnaar Chilka, Bauhinia variegata, or Kachnar Tree Peel) is the dried outer bark of the Kachnar tree, a deciduous species native to South and Southeast Asia. The bark is brownish-grey, slightly fissured, and fibrous, with a mildly bitter and astringent taste. The Kachnar tree is recognized for its showy, orchid-like flowers and distinctive camels hoof-shaped leaves. Kachnar Chilka is commonly available as dried strips or coarse powder, and is valued for its natural plant compounds such as flavonoids and saponins. It is sometimes added to culinary and herbal preparations.