Acacia

Seek soothing relief for the skin with the help of acacia gum and flowers. Though these two species are distinct, they offer similar beneficial properties for the skin. Learn more about each of these products and find out how to use them to your benefit when you shop online at Penn Herb Company.

Acacia Flowers

The False Acacia is a type of flowering tree that produces clusters of fragrant white and yellow blooms. Those buds are called acacia flowers, and they can be harvested for use in herbal remedies. It is primarily taken for protective and soothing effects on irritated skin and tissue. Traditionally, some herbalists have also used acacia flowers as a mild laxative for the relief of occasional constipation.

At Penn Herb Company, you can find cut acacia flowers as well as powdered acacia powders. Both can be used to make herbal tea, which can be flavored with lemon or honey to taste. The powdered variety produces an instant tea, while the cut acacia flowers need to be steeped for several minutes first.

Acacia Gum

Acacia gum (acacia vera) has similar properties to acacia flowers (pseudo acacis), but it's an entirely different substance. The gum variety is harvested in African and Middle Eastern regions, including the Sudan, Egypt, Senegal and the Arabian Peninsula. It has a history of use as food and medicine among the Bedouin tribe and other native cultures. Today, herbalists rely on acacia gum for its ability to soothe the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system or irritated skin.

Acacia gum can be used like a coating and soothing agent. It's often a binder for solid incense, or it can be incorporated into an ointment or salve for external application.

When you need high-quality herbal ingredients like acacia gum or flowers, be sure to shop online at Penn Herb Company.

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