How to use Acacia to heal wounds

To use Acacia as a healing agent to close small wounds on the skin, it is recommended to apply a compress to the area. To use Acacia to increase appetite or treat the flu or cold, it must be consumed in the form of tea.

• Acacia tea: Place 1 teaspoon of acacia bark in a cup of boiling water and let it rest for a few minutes. Strain and take twice a day.
• Acacia compress: Dilute 20 ml of acacia bark tincture in 500 ml of water and apply to the desired location for pain relief.

Acacia is a medicinal plant, popularly known as Angico, widely used to treat skin wounds, respiratory and dermatological diseases. The used part of acacia are its leaves, flowers and seeds, being used in the form of tea or compresses.

Its scientific name is Acacia horrida L. and it has small, green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be easily purchased in health food stores and markets, in the form of a plant and tea.

What is Acacia used for?

Acacia is used to treat cases of weakness, lack of appetite, rickets, respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, pharyngitis and tuberculosis, as well as being excellent for treating wounds, ulcers, diarrhea and leucorrhoea.

Acacia Properties

The main properties of acacia are its antibiotic, antimicrobial, stimulating and healing action.

Acacia side effects

Acacia, when taken in excess, can have side effects such as hallucinations.

Contraindications for Acacia

Acacia is contraindicated for children under 12 years of age, during pregnancy, lactation and in the elderly.