Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd
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
- שִׁטַּת הַמְּשׂוּכוֹת
- shitat ha-mesukhot
Tree
- Cultivated areas (weeds)
- Disturbed habitats
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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.) |
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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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.