Vachellia nilotica, more commonly known as Acacia nilotica, and by the vernacular names of gum arabic tree, [5] babul, [6] thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia, [7] is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

May 16, 2023 · Babul tree is a common sight in desert and sub-desert regions in India. Known as Vachellia Nilotica in botany, this small, evergreen tree is associated with Goddess Durga, and …

Babul (Acacia arabica aka Vachellia nilotica) is a small thorny tree with yellow flowers, native to Africa, the Middle East and India and having a wide variety of medicinal uses from almost all parts of the tree (including its leaves, bark, twigs and seed-pods).

Apr 2, 2025 · Babul trees are characterized by their thorny branches, bipinnate leaves, and small, yellowish flowers arranged in spherical clusters. They produce pods containing seeds that are rich in tannins and used for various purposes, including traditional medicine, animal …

Apr 21, 2017 · Acacia arabica commonly known as Babool, Gum arabic tree is a medicinal tree which is found throughout the dry and sandy parts of India. Its use as datun for teeth cleaning is well known. Regular use of Babool datun helps to strengthens gums, teeth and also reduces plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation.

The Acacia nilotica Gum Arabic Tree, also known as Vachellia nilotica or Babul/Kikar, is a remarkable species native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. This tree stands tall at 5-20 meters, with a dense spheric crown that adds a …

Babul (Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile) is a medium sized, thorny, nearly evergreen tree that can reach a height of 20-25 m but may remain a shrub in poor growing conditions (Ecocrop, 2012; Orwa et al., 2009; Fagg et al., 2005).

Acacia nilotica seeds are dark in colour, elliptical, flattened and bean shaped. Acacia nilotica (Fabaceae) is commonly known as Gum Arabic tree, Babul, Babool, Kikar, thorn mimosa or thorny acacia.

Dec 26, 2016 · Babul leaves have wonderful pain relieving, inflammation-reducing, and parasite-expelling properties. The leaf got by boiling the leaves in water can be taken to reduce pain and inflammation.

Jul 2, 2021 · Babul is a plant native to the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Africa. In Ayurveda, Babul is primarily used to treat diseases that affect oral health. It strengthens gums and teeth because of its astringent properties. Additionally, it is effective in treating intestinal fluctuation and diarrhea.