Acacia arabica bark extract (Babool )

Acacia arabica has been proved as effective medicine in treatment of malaria; sore throat (aerial part) and toothache (bark) . The tender twigs are used as toothbrushes while the thorns are used for joints pains . The gum is used in diarrhea, dysentery and diabetes , dry cough in amoebic dysentery, as a tonic, anti-asthmatic, analgesic and in oral cavity lesions.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Acacia arabica
Sanskrit Name :Ajameghya
Common Name : Babool
Family : Mimosaceae
Part Plant Used : Bark
Solvent Used : Water
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Bark brown powder
Organoleptic Test : Characteristic Taste
Odour : Characteristic Odour
Herb Ext. Ratio : 10:1
Water Soluble Extractives By IP 66 Method Taking 1gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 65%
Tannins: >20 %

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