Babool is a highly prized Ayurvedic plant well-known for its indispensable medicinal properties. Acacia arabica or commonly called as Babool, it is found in dry and sandy parts of India. It is majorly used as the datum for cleaning the teeth and regular use of this facilitates in strengthening gums, teeth and reduce plaque and inflammation. Babool goes by several vernacular names like Barbar, Ajameghya in Sanskrit, Babul, Kikar in Hindi, Baabla in Bengali, Jaali Mara in Kannada, Karuvel in Tamil and Nallatumma in Telugu. Babool is a medium-sized tree growing to a height of 8-10m containing spikes.


Nutritional Values Of Babool:
Babool is a great source of vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The treasure trove of nutrients in babool include iron, manganese, protein, zinc and essential amino acids including valine, histidine, isoleucine, threonine, lysine and leucine. The bark and pod of babool are rich in tannin and polyphenolic compounds. The gum of the plant contains a host of plant compounds including galactose, aldobio uronic acid and arabinobioses and minerals calcium and magnesium. The flowers of babool tree are a good source of flavonoids like kaempferol 3- glucoside, iso-quercetin and leucocyanidin.

Health Benefits Of Babool:
Effectively Heals Wounds
The leaves of babool are valuable in healing wounds. The leaves and bark of babool possess potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which aid in controlling bleeding and infections which speed up the healing of wounds, cuts and injuries. Take a small quantity of babool leaf powder and sprinkle on the wound for quick healing.

Promotes Dental Health:
Babool tree is widely used in the manufacturing of toothpaste which ensures healthy gums and teeth. Acacia arabica promotes oral care and also battle against dental caries and gum diseases associated with heart disease. The pod and peel of babool are burnt to ash and this is used to brush teeth and treats toothache. Furthermore, the tender branches are used as brush which strengthens the teeth and heals dental infections. 

Ayurvedic Uses Of Babool:
Babool, also commonly called Kikar in Hindi, is a fiber-rich herb that confers a plethora of health benefits including relieving constipation, augmenting heart wellness and healing liver disorders. It has been used in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian practice of medicine, since time immemorial, for numerous therapeutic applications, with its gum resin, leaves and fruits being ingested in the system, as well as applied topically on skin and hair.

1. Oral problems
Chewing small pieces of fresh bark of babool tree can be good for oral health. It not only help strengthen the teeth but heals the gum due to its Kashaya (astringent) property.

2. Diarrhea and Lose motion
Babool bark helps to treat diarrhea and lose motion because Babool has Kashaya(astringent) and reduce Ama(Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) properties which help to improve metabolism, give strenght to intestine and control diarrhea or lose motion

3. Leucorrhea
Chew 5-8 Babool leaves and drink a glass of water in the morning daily to cure vaginal white discharge in female and Dhat rog in male due to its coolant and astringent effects.

4. Cough and Cold
Babool Bark is helpful in the treatment of cold symptoms as well as relieving sore throat that is associated with cold and cough due to its Kapha balancing property which helps to melt excessive sputum and give relief from a cough and cold.

5. Arthritis and Fractured bone
Babool gum works on arthritis pain as well as also helps in the fracture to fasten the union of fractured ends for proper healing of internal injuries when its taken orally due to its Vata balancing and Ropan(healing) nature.

Conclusion:
Babool is a great ayurvedic herb with umpteen health benefits. Right from the bark, branches, leaves, pods and fruit, all parts of the plant offer you with a host of medicinal properties. It is beneficial in treating skin conditions, improving oral health, heals the wound and many more.