English: Prickly acacia, Rusty Acacia, Thorn tree, Egyptian mimosa, Egyptian thorn, Babool, Babul.
Sanskrit: Arimedham, Babboola
Hindi: Babool
Malayalam: Karivelam കരിവേലം, Karuvelamകരുവേലം
Thorn Mimosa is a small or medium spiny tree, evergreen, grows 7 to 13 m tall, stem diameter of up to 30 cm. The crown is low, spreading symmetrically, and rounded and umbrella-shaped. The bark is dark brown to black, A gum is presented in the bark, which is called ‘Gum Arabic’. The leaves are bipinnate, up to 7 cm long, with 2 – 14 pairs of pinnae, leaflets are 1.5 – 7 mm long. The flowers are bright yellow in color, borne on globe-shaped heads, sweetly scented. Fruits are pods that contain 8-16 seeds.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Bi-pinnate | Margin-Entire | Venation-pinnate |
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Useful plant parts:
Leaf, root, stem, and gum (Gum arabic).
Medicinal uses of Gum Arabic tree:
To treat Gonorrhea, dysentery, diarrhea, and diabetics, to stop bleeding, breast milk increases and the bark is chewed to protect against scurvy.
The Gum Arabic Tree, scientifically known as Acacia Senegal, holds significance in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is referred to as “Babool” or “Babul.” Various parts of this tree, including the bark, leaves, gum, and seeds, are utilized for their therapeutic benefits:
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional before using any part of the Gum Arabic Tree for medicinal purposes. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Tannin.
Medicinal Properties:
Antiseptic expectorant
How to prepare medicines:
The root of the plant is used to treat tuberculosis; wood is used to treat smallpox, crushed leaves are poultice and used to treat ulcers.
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