Description
catechu is a deciduous, thorny tree which grows up to 15 m (50 ft) in height .
Senegalia catechu is found in parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. Through derivatives of the flavanols in its extracts, the species has lent its name to the important catechins, catechols and catecholamines of chemistry and biology.
| Key Feature |
Expect 90 to 100 % Germination Rate |
| Uses |
- It is reported for In vitro antibacterial activity, antimicrobial and immuno modulatory activities
- Flavonoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids and phenolics are known to be bioactive anti diabetic principles present in Acacia arabica
- Acacia Arabica is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes mellitus
- The hypoglycemic effect of aqueous extract and hydroalcoholic extract of Acacia arabica was investigated and proved scientifically
- Oral administration of aqueous extract of Acacia arabica bark to diabetic and normal rats resulted in significant reduction of blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides
- The aqueous extract of Acacia arabica was found to reduce blood glucose level to its normal level with in seven days
- Histological studies of the β-cells show its action on pancreas
- Phenolics present in Acacia arabica are found to be effective as anti hyperglycemic agents
- The gum of Acacia arabica is described in the British pharmacopoeia as a source of useful medicaments
- Acacia arabica is a good antibacterial agent
- In a clinical trial report implies the presence of substances in Acacia gum which, compared with ordinary gum, primarily inhibit the early deposition of plaque
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