- Origin
- North America (Central America), South America
- Sanskrit
- Arimaedah
- Traditions
- Ayurveda
Central America and the Caribbean · Herb · № 397
Acacia farnesiana
Herb · Central America and the Caribbean
Sweet acacia
Acacia farnesiana
Traditionally attributed effects: astringent, soothing, cleansing; for bleeding gums, gonorrhoea; gum as a substitute for gum arabic.
Safety notes
Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Decoction of the bark 28–56 ml (with ginger as a mouth rinse); take young leaves bruised.
Use in traditions
The shrub comes from tropical America and was brought to the Mediterranean and India. In Grasse the fragrant yellow flowers were made into cassie perfume. In Ayurveda (arimaedah) the bark serves as a mouthwash for bleeding gums. Sanskrit name: Arimaedah.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Astringent, soothing, cleansing; for bleeding gums, gonorrhoea; gum as a substitute for gum arabic.
Preparation and amount
Decoction of the bark 28–56 ml (with ginger as a mouth rinse); take young leaves bruised.
Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- DecoctionCompress, poultice and paste