Acacia
Latin Name: acacia senegal
Alternative Name: gum arabic tree, cape gum, egyptian thorn
Forms Available: flowers, leaves, stems, root, bark, resin, seeds, and essential oil

Acacia - acacia senegal - Also known as gum arabic, gum senegal and gum acacia; produced by a tree that grows in North Africa. The species of acacia that produces gum arabic and gum acacia are so closely related that one can be used for the other.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: An anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, emollient. Can be used in ointments for burn treatment.

Other Uses: Herb and Oil - Burn for altar offerings or purification; aids psychic powers, meditation, platonic love, psychic awareness; purification; inspiration; wisdom; visions; anointing; protection; prophetic dreams; spirituality; money.

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