Acacia
Acacia
Synonyms | Gum Arabic, Gum acacia, Babul and Gondu |
BS | Dried gummy exudation obtained from the stem and branches of Acacia arabica Wild |
Family | Leguminosae |
CC | Polysaccharide Arabin, D-galactose, L-arabinose, L-rhamnose, D-glucoronic acid. |
Uses | 1. Demulcent. 2. Emulsifying agent. 3. Suspending agent. 4. Binding agent. 5. Used in inflammation of intestinal mucosa. 6. Used to cover inflamed surface such as bums, sore nipples, etc. 7. Used in the manufacture of adhesive and ink. |