Acacia farnesiana

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Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd
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Cassie, Huisache, Needle Bush, Sweet Acacia
Cassie, Huisache, Needle Bush, Sweet Acacia
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Leguminosae (Fabaceae)

  • Vachellia farnesiana (L.) Wight and Arn.
  • Cassie
  • Huisache
  • Needle Bush
  • Sweet Acacia
  • sant ‘arabi سنط عربي
  • talh al-fitna طلح الفتنة
  • talh anbari طلح أنباري
  • talh hulw طلح حلو
  • shitat ha-mesukhot
  • שִׁטַּת הַמְּשׂוּכוֹת

Tree

  • Cultivated areas (weeds)
  • Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd

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

Antiseptic for skin & lesions

 Anti-septic

Decoct fruit & seeds in water & apply decoction topically to skin.

 Root Z
Dermatology

Sensitive skin

 Emollient

Decoct leaves & stems & apply solution to skin several times /day.

Leaf B
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)

Sore throat

Anti-Infective, Demulcent

Decoct fruit & seeds in water & gargle decoction x3 day after meals.

 Fruit, Seed Z
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Diabetes

 Hypoglcaemic

Prepare infusion of bark & drink x1 cup /day.

Bark B
Gastrointestinal

Abdominal pain

Carminative

Prepare infusion of bark & drink x1 cup /day.

Bark B
Gastrointestinal

Indigestion

 Digestive

Prepare infusion of flowers & drink x1 cup daily until well.

 Flower B
Gastrointestinal

Stomach ulcer

 Anti-ulcer

Decoct root & bark & drink x1 cup mornings for 2 mth.

Bark, Roots B
Haematology

Spleen diseases

 Non-specific

Decoct leaves & stems & drink x1cup till well

 Leaf, Stem B
Musculoskeletal / joints

Rheumatism

 Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

Soak bark in hot water, grind & apply paste to affected area.

 Bark B
Oral health

Bleeding gums & teeth whitening

Anti-gum disease, Dentifrice

1. Bleeding gums: Prepare infusion of 1 teaspoon flowers to 1 cup boiling water. (Admin. not specified.)
2.Teeth Whitening: Prepare infusion of aerial parts & rub teeth with it.

Aerial parts, Flower B
Oral health

Toothache

 Analgesic

Decoct fruit & seeds in water & gargle decoction x2/day.

 Fruit, Seed Z
Wound Healing

Wounds

Vulnerary

Soak bark in hot water, grind & apply paste to affected area.

 Bark B

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Notes

Cautions

Gum exudate from leaves & branches of Acacia farnesiana can be irritating to eyes, skin & respiratory system in sensitive individuals. Allergic reactions include hives, eczema, asthma, angioedema & severe eye irritation.