ACACIA WHITE
acacia falsa robinia pseudoacacia
ACACIA WHITE
acacia falsa robinia pseudoacacia
Other Names:
White
acacia
,
Acacia Espinosa
,
Robinia
.
The false
acacia
was
introduced in Europe in the year 1601 by Jean Robin, gardener of the king of France. Hence its scientific name and one of the
vulgar
. Although it is used as an ornamental plant,
has
interesting medicinal properties. With the nectar of flowers the bees produce honey very much appreciated.
Habitat:
originally from North
America
, its cultivation as an ornamental plant
has
been extended by all the temperate zones of the planet.
Description:
tree of the
family
of pulses from 4 to 20 meters high, with branches fitted with long sharp spines. The flowers are white, hanging in clusters, very
aromatic
and sweet
flavor
.
Used parts:
flowers and leaves.
Properties and indications:
flowers and leaves contain flavonoids, glycosides (robinina) tannin and an
essential
oil. They are antiespasmódicas (relieve the spasms of the hollow viscera) colagogas (facilitate the removal of bile) and emollients (softens the skin and mucous membranes) They are used as
a
case of
dyspepsia
in
stomach
(digestion heavy) and
disorders
of the gallbladder. For its emollient action, to protect the mucous membranes of the
esophagus
and
stomach
of excess acid. Recommended in case of
heartburn
(
heartburn
) esophagitis and gastroduodenal ulcer. In gargle relieve the irritation of the throat.
Use:
It takes infusion made with about 20 grams of flowers per
liter
of water, which is recommended to take
a
cup after
each
meal. For external use gargarismos are made with the same infusion to be used internally.
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