Acacia— Acacia Gum, Acacia Flowers

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Acacia

Botanical Name: Acacia vera, Psuedo acacia

Also known as: Arabic Gum, False Acacia

Country of Origin: Sudan, Senegal, USA

Despite sharing a similar name, Acacia Gum and Acacia Flowers are actually from entirely different plant species. Though they can both be used in external skin care preparations, understanding their differences makes it easier to choose the right Acacia for your needs, especially when crafting natural skin care preparations.

Acacia Gum (Acacia vera)

Acacia Gum, also known as Arabic Gum, is just that, a gum or natural resin harvested from Acacia trees grown in regions such as Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, and Senegal (hence its other common names Egyptian Thorn and Acacia Senegal). Available as whole pieces or a fine powder, each form has its purpose. The powder blends beautifully into skincare formulas, while whole Arabic gum is traditionally used as incense.

Acacia Flowers (Psuedo acacia)

Often called False Acacia, these fragrant flowers are gathered from the Locust Tree, native to North America and Europe. Valued for topical use, Acacia Flowers are commonly incorporated into herbal skin care recipes. Both cut and powdered forms work well on their own or paired with skin-nurturing botanicals like Chamomile and Calendula to create soothing salves and herbal washes.

Explore both Acacia Gum and Acacia Flowers when you shop online at Penn Herb Company.

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