The healing properties of acacia flowers: what useful qualities does a plant have, why is it used in homeopathy and what are the contraindications?

White acacia is very common in the middle lane and in the southern regions of Russia. This tree is very beautiful, especially when it blooms - you can endlessly admire the airy white cloud of its fragrant flowers, breathing in a healthy fragrance.

For a long time, White Acacia flowers have been used for medicinal purposes, making various tinctures and decoctions, treat colds, diseases of the nervous system, strengthen the immune system and much more. And acacia is widely used in perfumes for aromatization of shampoos, toilet soap.

What parts of the plant have medicinal qualities?

As a medicinal raw material, White Acacia leaves, flowers and bark are very much appreciated. It is worth noting that all the necessary medicinal raw materials are collected, dried and used very widely.

REFERENCE! All preparations made on the basis of parts of the White Acacia have a very good effect on the human body, moreover, usually there are no side effects.

Acacia seeds are also used for medicinal purposes. You will find all the details about the seeds of the White Acacia in a separate article.

Chemical composition

Scientists scrupulously studied all the properties of this amazing tree, found that it contains a lot of substances useful to the human body.

What is this plant useful for? As part of the White Acacia are highlighted:

pectins;
vitamins C and A;
essential oils;
glycosides;
flavonoids;
tannins;
mucus;
fixed oils;
various organic acids;
tannins;
Sahara;
minerals.

It was also established that the composition of the flowers and bark of this tree contains robinin - this is a flavonoid, which perfectly contributes to the removal of urea from the body (it has a hypoazotemic effect). On the basis of this robinin, a mass of medicines is produced, including those used in homeopathy, but do not forget that it is not worth treating yourself (without consulting a specialist), you can harm yourself, since robinin is toxic.

Use in homeopathy

Our traditional medicine considers the chemical composition of White Acacia flowers to be insufficiently studied, but homeopaths working with minimal doses of medicinal substances are happy to use all its medicinal properties:

antipyretic;
antispasmodic;
astringents;
sedatives;
hemostatic;
antihypertensives;
anti-inflammatory;
diuretics.

For the preparation of various medicines, white acacia leaves, bark and flowers are used. Let's take a closer look at the healing properties:

Of flowers. They are collected in a half-dissolved state and dried in the open air, but not in the sun. They are most in demand among all parts. From them prepare decoctions, infusions and tinctures.
ATTENTION! Decoctions perfectly help with various inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system, with infertility, with diseases of the stomach, after a recent stroke, and also with high pressure, the infusion of flowers helps well.
With various joint pains, osteochondrosis, rheumatism, radiculitis, tincture will quickly help:
1. take 2 glasses of vodka;
2. 2 tablespoons with a slide of dried flowers and insist 3 weeks (preferably in a dark place);
3. then strain;
4. apply (rub problem areas 2 to 3 times a day).
Essential oil obtained from flowers helps with depression and nervous disorders.
With whooping cough, this recipe will help very well:
1. 1 tablespoon (without top) of flowers to brew with milk (1 cup);
2. keep on low heat for several minutes;
3. need to take before eating.

Watch a video about a recipe for tinctures from white acacia flowers for nervous disorders:

Bark. With the help of a decoction from the bark with the addition of flowers, pyelonephritis and cystitis are successfully treated, and a decoction of the bark can heal ulcers and gastritis.
The broth needs to be prepared correctly:
1. take chopped clean bark (half a tablespoon);
2. pour boiling water (half a liter) into it, put on a small fire;
3. wait 15 minutes;
4. then strain and dilute with clean boiled water (add about a third part);
5. take such a decoction should be warm in small portions for 2 days.
He helps out very well with exacerbation of ulcers and gastritis, with inflammation of the ovaries, you need to prepare an infusion in such proportions:
1. 500 g of bark pour the same amount of boiling water and insist 1 hour;
2. then you need to thoroughly strain;
3. take 2 tablespoons before meals.
TIP! The bark can be harvested throughout the growing season, it is better to cut strips from young shoots, then dry in the oven at low temperature.
Leaf. A decoction of leaves is successfully used as a tool to help quickly remove heat, aches and chills; with a cold, ARVI:
1. take one tablespoon (without top) of chopped dry leaves;
2. pour boiling water (1 glass) and set for 5 minutes on a small fire;
3. remove from the stove, filter, cool;
4. take 1 tablespoon before meals.
Also, a decoction of leaves helps with diseases of the gallbladder.
Leaves can be harvested from blooming in spring to fall.
Honey. When the acacia blossoms, then it has no leaves at all - the whole tree is in flowers, the bees love it very much. Acacia honey perfectly treats tonsillitis, various bronchitis and other diseases of the respiratory tract, also this honey improves memory and strengthens the immune system, and it is also used with pleasure in cosmetic anti-aging masks.

Who is contraindicated in?

Naturally, you must strictly observe all the advice of a doctor and observe all dosages of drugs, as well as Do not take medications made on the basis of White Acacia in cases of:

During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
with symptoms of low acidity of gastric juice;
while taking with antibiotics.

Consequences of misuse and control

Acacia can be dangerous due to its high toxic content.if you do not pay attention to contraindications or apply it incorrectly.

Troubles can occur even during harvesting of the bark - you can easily poison yourself with toxic substances, which are most found in the bark. As a result, there will be a headache, drowsiness, general malaise (there may be nausea). The conclusion is this - during the preparation of the bark, you must definitely protect yourself - put on at least a medical mask on your face.
An overdose of drugs can occur, again characteristic symptoms will appear - nausea, headache and drowsiness. That's why you need to carefully monitor the correct doses and proportions of all drugs.

IMPORTANT! If you feel these symptoms, you should immediately rinse your stomach, drink two or three tablets of activated charcoal and call a doctor at home.

Conclusion

As a result, we can conclude that all the healing properties of a unique tree are not yet fully understood. But there is a huge list of indications, and this indicates the incredible effectiveness of the plant in the treatment of diseases. The main thing is not to overdo it, observe all safety precautions both during the procurement of raw materials and while taking medicinal tinctures or decoctions.

It is very beneficial to simply inhale the aroma of this tree. If you put in a vase a flowering branch of acacia, then you will be guaranteed a quiet deep sleep.