Acacia nilotica Pharmacognosy Pharmacology

2. Acacia nilotica

3. CONTENT
INTRODUCTION CONSTITUENTS
SIDE EFFECTS MECANISM OF ACTIONS
USES DRUG INTERACTION
TOXICITY PRECAUTIONS
DOSAGE

4. INTRODUCTION
FAMILY Leguminosae
BOTANICAL NAME Acacia Nilotica L.
ENGLISH NAME Tomentasa Babool
URDU NAME Keekar
PART USED Stem, Branches

5. CONSTITUENTS
ARABIC ACID

6. USES
o Demulcent
o Emulsifying Agent
o Suspending Agent
o Adhesive And Binder
o Various Formulations
o Expectorant For
Treating Cough
o Stomach Upset & Pain
o Cover Inflamed
Surfaces
o Against Scurvy
o Eliminate Stomach
Worms
o Veterinary Medicine
o Anti-inflammatory

7. MECHANISM OF ACTION
Anti-
inflammatory
Anti-tumor
effects
Anti-platelet
effects
Hypoglycemi
c effects

8. SIDE EFFECTS
Gas Trouble Bloating
Loose stools Nausea
Likely Safe When
Taken Orally

9. DOSAGE
Appropriate Dose
Depend On
Several Factors
As Prescribed
User Age
Health

10. PRECAUTIONS

11. TOXICITY

12. DRUG INTERACTION
Amoxicillin Interacts
With Acacia
Acacia Can Prevent The Body
From Absorbing The Anti-biotic.