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Other Names: Acacia arabica, Acacia senegal, Acacia verek, Arbre à Gomme Arabique, Bum Senegal, Bomme Arabique, Bomme de Senegal, Bummae Momosae, Goma Arábiga, Gomme Acacia, Gomme Arabique, Gomme d’Acacia, Gomme Sénégal, Gommier Blanc, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic, Khadir, Kher, Kumatia, Mimosa senegal, Senegalia senegal.<br>Acacia is the gum that is exuded from the acacia tree. It’s a dietary fiber that can dissolve in water. | Other Names: Acacia arabica, Acacia senegal, Acacia verek, Arbre à Gomme Arabique, Bum Senegal, Bomme Arabique, Bomme de Senegal, Bummae Momosae, Goma Arábiga, Gomme Acacia, Gomme Arabique, Gomme d’Acacia, Gomme Sénégal, Gommier Blanc, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic, Khadir, Kher, Kumatia, Mimosa senegal, Senegalia senegal.<br>Acacia is the gum that is exuded from the acacia tree. It’s a dietary fiber that can dissolve in water. | ||
==Special Precautions of Acacia== | ==Special Precautions of Acacia== | ||
| − | Due to a lack of research, little is known about the safety of long-term use of acacia fiber. Since consuming large amounts of any type of fiber in a short period of time can cause a number of side effects (including gas, bloating, and cramps), it's important to gradually increase your consumption of acacia fiber. | + | * Due to a lack of research, little is known about the safety of long-term use of acacia fiber. Since consuming large amounts of any type of fiber in a short period of time can cause a number of side effects (including gas, bloating, and cramps), it's important to gradually increase your consumption of acacia fiber. |
| + | * Acacia senegal has been found to interact with the efficacy of some medications. For example, it may prevent some antibiotics from being absorbed. | ||
| + | * Some forms of acacia contain toxic chemicals that could cause hair loss, affect your digestive tract’s ability to take in nutrients, and stunt growth. Do not consume a form of acacia that you’re not familiar with. Also be sure to consult your doctor or an expert before taking any form of acacia that hasn’t been processed for use in food. | ||
| + | * Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) interacts with ACACIA | ||
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==Benefits and uses of Acacia are== | ==Benefits and uses of Acacia are== | ||
Due to its high content of soluble fiber, acacia fiber is thought to help lower cholesterol levels, keep blood sugar in check and protect against diabetes, and aid in the treatment of digestive disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome). (One of the two main types of dietary fiber, soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the intestines.) In addition, acacia fiber is said to suppress appetite and support weight loss efforts, reduce inflammation, alleviate constipation, and relieve diarrhea. | Due to its high content of soluble fiber, acacia fiber is thought to help lower cholesterol levels, keep blood sugar in check and protect against diabetes, and aid in the treatment of digestive disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome). (One of the two main types of dietary fiber, soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the intestines.) In addition, acacia fiber is said to suppress appetite and support weight loss efforts, reduce inflammation, alleviate constipation, and relieve diarrhea. | ||
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*Diabetes : Acacia fiber may help protect against certain diabetes-related complications, according to an animal-based study published in Kidney & Blood Pressure Research in 2012. In tests on diabetic mice, scientists determined that treatment with acacia fiber helped lower blood pressure. Given this finding, the study's authors suggest that acacia fiber may help shield people with diabetes from diabetic nephropathy (a type of kidney damage thought to result in part from poor control of diabetes and blood pressure). | *Diabetes : Acacia fiber may help protect against certain diabetes-related complications, according to an animal-based study published in Kidney & Blood Pressure Research in 2012. In tests on diabetic mice, scientists determined that treatment with acacia fiber helped lower blood pressure. Given this finding, the study's authors suggest that acacia fiber may help shield people with diabetes from diabetic nephropathy (a type of kidney damage thought to result in part from poor control of diabetes and blood pressure). | ||
*Liver Health : Animal-based research indicates that acacia fiber may help guard against liver damage caused by ingestion of acetaminophen (a drug used to relieve pain). For example, a 2003 study published in Pharmacology Research found that treating mice with acacia fiber prior to administering acetaminophen helped protect their livers from the drug's toxic effects. According to the study's authors, acacia fiber may help combat liver damage by reducing oxidative stress. | *Liver Health : Animal-based research indicates that acacia fiber may help guard against liver damage caused by ingestion of acetaminophen (a drug used to relieve pain). For example, a 2003 study published in Pharmacology Research found that treating mice with acacia fiber prior to administering acetaminophen helped protect their livers from the drug's toxic effects. According to the study's authors, acacia fiber may help combat liver damage by reducing oxidative stress. | ||
| + | * Oral Health : Promotes oral health : The extract of a species of acacia known as Acacia catechu, sometimes called black khair, can be used in dental products like mouthwash to prevent gingivitis. Powdered acacia can also be used in a type of herbal toothpaste that’s been shown to clean teeth without being too abrasive to the surface of your teeth. An older study from 1999 showed that this herbal tooth powder cleaned and cleared well over two-thirds of tooth plaque, and nearly 100 percent in some cases. | ||
| + | ==Dosage== | ||
| + | Use one part of Acacia with 3 parts of a syrop. Acaia dissolves in water so can be mixed with a water based syrop. Take 1 teaspoon. | ||
| + | ==Used in Patent medicine== | ||
| + | * [[Habb-E-Bawaseer Badi]] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | *''Ali BH, Ziada A, Blunden G. "Biological effects of gum arabic: a review of some recent research." Food Chem Toxicol. 2009 Jan;47(1):1-8.'' | ||
| + | *''Gamal el-din AM, Mostafa AM, Al-Shabanah OA, Al-Bekairi AM, Nagi MN. "Protective effect of arabic gum against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice." Pharmacol Res. 2003 Dec;48(6):631-5.'' | ||
| + | *''Nasir O, Umbach AT, Rexhepaj R, Ackermann TF, Bhandaru M, Ebrahim A, Artunc F, Kempe DS, Puchchakayala G, Siraskar B, Föller M, Saeed A, Lang F. "Effects of gum arabic (Acacia senegal) on renal function in diabetic mice." Kidney Blood Press Res. 2012;35(5):365-72.'' | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:43, 26 October 2019
Other Names: Acacia arabica, Acacia senegal, Acacia verek, Arbre à Gomme Arabique, Bum Senegal, Bomme Arabique, Bomme de Senegal, Bummae Momosae, Goma Arábiga, Gomme Acacia, Gomme Arabique, Gomme d’Acacia, Gomme Sénégal, Gommier Blanc, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic, Khadir, Kher, Kumatia, Mimosa senegal, Senegalia senegal.
Acacia is the gum that is exuded from the acacia tree. It’s a dietary fiber that can dissolve in water.
Contents
Special Precautions of Acacia
- Due to a lack of research, little is known about the safety of long-term use of acacia fiber. Since consuming large amounts of any type of fiber in a short period of time can cause a number of side effects (including gas, bloating, and cramps), it's important to gradually increase your consumption of acacia fiber.
- Acacia senegal has been found to interact with the efficacy of some medications. For example, it may prevent some antibiotics from being absorbed.
- Some forms of acacia contain toxic chemicals that could cause hair loss, affect your digestive tract’s ability to take in nutrients, and stunt growth. Do not consume a form of acacia that you’re not familiar with. Also be sure to consult your doctor or an expert before taking any form of acacia that hasn’t been processed for use in food.
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) interacts with ACACIA
Benefits and uses of Acacia are
Due to its high content of soluble fiber, acacia fiber is thought to help lower cholesterol levels, keep blood sugar in check and protect against diabetes, and aid in the treatment of digestive disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome). (One of the two main types of dietary fiber, soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the intestines.) In addition, acacia fiber is said to suppress appetite and support weight loss efforts, reduce inflammation, alleviate constipation, and relieve diarrhea.
- High Cholesterol : Preliminary studies suggest that acacia fiber may help keep cholesterol in check. In a 2009 report published in Food and Chemical Toxicology, for instance, investigators analyzed the available research on acacia fiber and found that acacia fiber appears to reduce cholesterol levels in rats.
- Diabetes : Acacia fiber may help protect against certain diabetes-related complications, according to an animal-based study published in Kidney & Blood Pressure Research in 2012. In tests on diabetic mice, scientists determined that treatment with acacia fiber helped lower blood pressure. Given this finding, the study's authors suggest that acacia fiber may help shield people with diabetes from diabetic nephropathy (a type of kidney damage thought to result in part from poor control of diabetes and blood pressure).
- Liver Health : Animal-based research indicates that acacia fiber may help guard against liver damage caused by ingestion of acetaminophen (a drug used to relieve pain). For example, a 2003 study published in Pharmacology Research found that treating mice with acacia fiber prior to administering acetaminophen helped protect their livers from the drug's toxic effects. According to the study's authors, acacia fiber may help combat liver damage by reducing oxidative stress.
- Oral Health : Promotes oral health : The extract of a species of acacia known as Acacia catechu, sometimes called black khair, can be used in dental products like mouthwash to prevent gingivitis. Powdered acacia can also be used in a type of herbal toothpaste that’s been shown to clean teeth without being too abrasive to the surface of your teeth. An older study from 1999 showed that this herbal tooth powder cleaned and cleared well over two-thirds of tooth plaque, and nearly 100 percent in some cases.
Dosage
Use one part of Acacia with 3 parts of a syrop. Acaia dissolves in water so can be mixed with a water based syrop. Take 1 teaspoon.
Used in Patent medicine
References
- Ali BH, Ziada A, Blunden G. "Biological effects of gum arabic: a review of some recent research." Food Chem Toxicol. 2009 Jan;47(1):1-8.
- Gamal el-din AM, Mostafa AM, Al-Shabanah OA, Al-Bekairi AM, Nagi MN. "Protective effect of arabic gum against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice." Pharmacol Res. 2003 Dec;48(6):631-5.
- Nasir O, Umbach AT, Rexhepaj R, Ackermann TF, Bhandaru M, Ebrahim A, Artunc F, Kempe DS, Puchchakayala G, Siraskar B, Föller M, Saeed A, Lang F. "Effects of gum arabic (Acacia senegal) on renal function in diabetic mice." Kidney Blood Press Res. 2012;35(5):365-72.
