For
centuries, the power of the Acacia, believed by
many to be the Tree of Life, has been highly regarded
for its promise and potential by culture's living
in Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.
The powerful properties surrounding the Acacia
have long been developed to make important medicines,
tools, and food. Outlined below are several of
the historical and current uses of the Acacia:
- Researchers at the Australian Center for Complementary
Medicine at the University of Queensland found
that the Acacia had very similar effects as
aspirin and indomethacin (a pain reliever in
Australia and Europe) for controlling inflammation.
- Researchers have found that the use of the
Acacia in aboriginal medicines in Australia
is effective for treating asthma, arthritis,
and certain infections
- In ancient Egypt, the gum of the Acacia was
used to repair loose teeth and as an antiseptic
applied to open wounds
- In Central and South America, The Aztecs used
the Acacia seedpods as an aphrodisiac
- Gum Arabic derived from the Acacia is used
to help treat inflammations in the respiratory,
alimentary, and urinary tracts. It is also helpful
and used as an ingredient to treat coughs, sore
throat, diarrhea, and dysentery
- Historically, the Acacia has been used to
help treat typhoid fever
- The wood of the acacia was used to make dwellings,
wheels, and tool handles in Ancient Egypt
- The Aztecs have used the Acacia as form of
dye
- The Acacia was used as a primary base for
glue
- The Acacia, known as the “Shittah tree”
to biblical historians, is believed to be the
tree from which Moses ordered the Tabernacle
and the Arc of the Covenant to be constructed.
- The Acacia’s yellow and white flowers
represent tender sympathy and never dying affection
- In Freemasonry, the Acacia represents the
eternal soul and the purity of the soul
- Honey made by bees using the acacia flower
is considered a delicacy
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