India Gum
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Botanical Name |
Acacia arabica |
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Family |
Leguminosae |
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Other Names |
Babul |
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Description |
Grows to 20m/70ft |
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Native To |
North Africa also grows in India and Egypt |
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Parts Used |
Bark, gum, leaves, seeds |
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Actions |
Bark- Astringent Gum – Demulcent |
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Constituents |
Tannins, flavonoids, catechins, mucilage |
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Digestive |
Diarrhoea, dysentery |
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Genito-urinary |
Premature ejaculation, |
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Cautions |
Do not use for over 2-3 weeks |