Gum Arabic - hardened sap of an acacia tree. Discussion of how acacia trees tolerate drought. Sap is water soluble, makes like a jello. Once common food additive. Gum arabic mucilage formula: 1 part by weight to 3 parts by volume of water.... like 1 ounce gum arabic and 3 ounces water. Good for cough remedy, flavored with vanilla or mint. Good for making lozenges - can use simple syrup or mucilage.
Mesquite is relative of acacia - legume trees and bushes. Teas are mildly relaxing to nervous system, moderately useful for inflammatory conditions. Also slightly mucilaginous, soothing to mucosa and helps prevent viral infections like strep throat.
ACACIA GREGGII (Catclaw Acacia)
PODS/LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 fluid ounces STATUS : W/LA
ACACIA SENEGAL (Gum Arabic) One tablespoon dissolved in 4 oz. water, flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, etc. Gum Arabic Mucilage, 1-2 teaspoons as needed. STATUS : W/A GUM ARABIC MUCILAGE Gum Arabic - 35 grams Distilled water - 100 ml. Soak until dissolved - strain Store in cool place for up to a month. Discard when it starts to get a vinegar scent.
SIMPLE SYRUP White sugar - 850 grams (any other form, such as turbinado or dried sugar cane juice will ferment) Water - 450 to 475 ml Blend together, pour into a saucepan, and heat slowly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Will make a liter of simple syrup. Store in a cool place, but no refrigeration is necessary
Prosopis spp., Mesquite Mesquite Gum, Mesquite tea (same as Acacia greggii) Gum as mucilage, stem, leaves, flowers as tea
From SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:
ACACIA Topical eyewash for bloodshot eyes, conjunctivitis. Laryngitis. As a gargle in acute pharyngitis. Acute gastritis.
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