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Acacia Arabica
Botanical Name Acacia Arabica, Willd
Synonyms Acacia Ferruginea
Family Name Mimosaceae
Other Names Babul tree, Gum Arabic, Barbara, Babhula
Parts Used Bark, Gum, Pods, Leaves, Seeds
Constituent Arabic Acid, Malic Acid, Tannin
Action Astringent, Demulcent, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive and Expectorant. Bark is a Powerful Astringent. Pods are Expectorant.