Faidherbia albida

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Faidherbia albida (Delile) A.Chev.

Fabaceae (Mimosaceae)

  • Acacia albida Del.
  • Apple-ring Acacia
  • White Acacia
  • White-thorn
  • samt سمط
  • sant سنط
  • talh abiadh طلح أبيض
  • shita malbina
  • שִׁטָּה מַלְבִּינָה

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  •  Thermophilous plants
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Faidherbia albida (Delile) A.Chev.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Dermatological

Warts

Anti-Infective

Dry leaves, grind & apply as poultice to affected area.

Leaf B
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Diabetes

Hypoglycemic

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

Aerial parts B
Gastrointestinal

Digestive problems (colic)

Carminative, Digestive

Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

Leaf B
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Urinary tract infection

Anti-Infective

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

Aerial parts B
Mens Health

Prostate problems

Prostate health

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

Aerial parts B
Musculoskeletal/ Joints

Rheumatism

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, nti-arthritic

Soak bark in water for 12 hr, grind & apply as poultice to affected area.

Bark B
Wound Healing

Wound

Vulnerary

Dry leaves, grind & apply as poultice to affected area.

Leaf B

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Notes

Cautions

Leaves & bark of Faidherbia albida may contain toxic alkaloids.