Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Acacia (Gum Arabic) |
Botanical Name |
Acacia senegal, Acacia arabica, Acacia vera |
System Affected |
burns, ulcers, loose teeth, diarrhea, cough/fever |
Properties |
applied to burn area soothoing effect on gum & mucous membranes ulcers (astringentr effect on affected tissues) Boiled in water becomes an adhesive placed around loose teeth. Diarrhea (dysentary): drink small amount in liquid coughs. fever reduction |
Description |
gum of bark of acacia tree |
Origin |
Egypt, N. Africa, Mid-East |
Notes |
Also called: gum acacia, Egyptian thorn, tamarisk |
Toxicity |
none |
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