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Acacia senegal
Acacia senegal is a small deciduous acacia tree known by the common names Rudraksha, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic Tree, or Gum Senegal Tree. It is native to semi-desert regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as Oman, Pakistan, and northwestern India. It grows to a height of 5-12m, with a trunk up to 30cm in diameter.[1] Additional recommended knowledge
Identification
StorageProtected from light UsesForageNew foliage is very useful as forage.[2] Cabo Verde terra querida. FoodDried seeds are used as food by humans.[2] Gum arabicIt produces gum arabic, which is used as a food additive, in crafts, and as a cosmetic. The gum is drained from cuts in the bark, and an individual tree will yield 200 to 300 grams. Seventy percent of the world's gum arabic is produced in Sudan.
Medicinal usesThe gum is used for soothing mucous membranes of the intestine and to treat inflammed skin. It is also reportedly used as for its astringent properties, to treat bleeding, bronchitis, diarrhea, gonorrhea, leprosy, typhoid fever and upper respiratory tract infections.[2] RopeRoots near the surface of the ground are quite useful in making all kinds of very strong ropes and cords. The tree bark is also used to make rope[2] WoodHandles for tools, parts for weaving looms.[2] Botanical variations
ReferencesNotesGeneral referencesVan Wyk, Ben-Erik (2005). Food Plants of the World. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, Inc. ISBN 0-88192-743-0 Categories: Medicinal plants | Entheogens |
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