Acacia or Gum Arabic tree is used for its medicinal properties as a treatment for cough, sore throat, inflammations and eye infections such as conjunctivitis and other digestive and urinary disorders.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ACACIA
It contains salts of arabic acid, such as arabin, and salts such as calcium or magnesium arabate. Also, arabinose, galactose, and arabinosic acid.
The gummy exudation of the branches and the trunk is used, produced in the sapwood or inner part of the bark, collected after the rainy season, and usually refined to dispose of impurities. Gum arabic dissolves in water at a rate of about 30 to 50 g per liter or more. Likewise, the leaves and flowers are used.
It is a useful demulcent to relieve inflamed mucous membranes such as in the throat and also at the respiratory level and, most frequently, at the digestive level (diarrhea).
It is a good excipient for pectoral syrups. It is considered an excellent complementary treatment for diabetes, since gum arabic does not contain starch and, therefore, it has been recommended as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of diabetes.
It is also important to note that acacia honey is highly valued for its energy value. A product used as an astringent is extracted from the green fruit of the acacia. Depending on the area, it blooms at the beginning or end of spring. The bees eagerly gather their nectar.
Due to the nutrients present in acacia, such as vitamin A, D, E and K, in addition to antioxidants, it is of great value and helps improve hair health.
Acacia fibers build up a gel that makes you feel fuller faster. This natural fiber prevents you from overeating and helps you feel full. Cravings decrease and snacking is minimized when you feel full at mealtime.
NATURAL REMEDIES
Styes, pour a handful of acacia leaves into 1 cup of boiling water Cover and let cool. Soak a gauze or clean cotton cloth, apply warm to hot (with a heat that is tolerated) on the eyelid of the eye that has the stye. Leave on for 10 minutes.
Energetic, pour 1 tablespoon of pure cocoa powder and mix well in 200 ml of warm milk. Add 1 tablespoon of acacia honey and 1 teaspoon of powdered bee pollen and stir until well integrated. Consume this preparation when you feel tired or exhausted.
Muscle aches, boil a handful of acacia bark in half a liter of water for 10 minutes. Soak a cotton cloth and apply warm to hot on the affected area.
Constipation, pour 1 tablespoon of acacia leaves in a cup of water and boil for 5 minutes. Cover, let cool and strain. Take 1 cup a day.
Chalazión, boil several acacia leaves in water, strain and apply the leaves on the affected eyelid. Do this remedy for at least 5 minutes, several times a day until the chalazion deflates.
Mixed complexion, mix 1 tablespoon of acacia honey and 2 teaspoons of rose water and soak a cotton ball with this preparation. Go through the face for cleaning.
For the hair (remedy 1), boil 1 tablespoon of acacia flowers in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Strain and use this infusion as a rinse.
For hair (remedy 2), use 50 ml of coconut oil with a tablespoon of acacia powder. Mix well to form a paste. If it doesn’t have much consistency, you can add a few more pinches of acacia until it looks like a paste.
PRECAUTIONS
If one is allergic to dust, they may develop lesions or experience asthma attacks while taking Acacia for the first time. However, it is not toxic in nature.
If you are already using amoxicillin or any iron supplement, talk to your doctor before using acacia, as it has some mechanism-slowing properties of these oral medications.
It is not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating people who have high blood pressure.
