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Acacia gum

Botanicals / Fibers

Botanicals / Alkaloids and other botanical origin remedies

Also known as: Gum Arabic
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Acacia niloticaAcacia senegalAcacia seyal

Description: Acacia tree is native to East Africa. It is from fabaceae family. Its gum is used medicinally. Acacia gum is soluble in water but not in alcohol.

Oral Uses

  • Dental plaque prevention RatingRating

    Acacia gum reduces dental plaque formation. Gargle and then swallow acacia gum dissolved in water many times daily, for many months.

  • General kidney diseases RatingRating

    Acacia gum improves kidney function; it has a soothing action. Take acacia gum daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Kidney failure RatingRating

    Acacia gum improves kidney function; it has a soothing action. Take acacia gum daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Acacia gum is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take acacia gum daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Acacia gum is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take acacia gum daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take acacia gum daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Acacia gum is not toxic if used orally, but may raise cholesterol.

Available Forms

Acacia gum is available in bulk form. Please watch the quatity of the product.

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