October 09, 2008

ACACIA ARABICA




Plant Name: ACACIA ARABICA














English Name: Gum Arabic Tree

Local Name: Gum Arabic Tree

Family: Fabaceae, MIMOSACEAE, Babul



Uses:

Acacia arabica has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an astringent or an antidiarrheal. Babul is legally restricted in some countries. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Acacia decurrens. Only the bark is used in herbal preparations.

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