Significance of Acacia

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The concept of Acacia in scientific sources

Science Books

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics

(1) It is a binder used in the CT-14 batch of core tablets.[1] (2) Also known as Gum Arabic, it is a viscosity imparting agent.[2] (3) A natural drug carrier selected for BNCs preparation based on wetting and surface active agent property.[3] (4) A dried gummy exudate used as a sustained release carrier in pharmaceutical formulations.[4]

From: International Journal of Pharmacology

(1) A genus of plants with significant pharmacological activities, including anti-diarrheal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, diazepam-like, neuroprotective, and anticonvulsant properties.[5]

Significance in Environmental Sciences:
Environmental Sciences Books

From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)

(1) Acacia is examined in relation to Eucalyptus in mixed-species plantations, focusing on their effects on soil properties, nutrient cycling, and carbon dynamics.[6]

Classical concept of 'Acacia'

Various literature Books

Meaning of Acacia in Ancient Egyptian mythology, history and philosophy:
Egypt Books

From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1

(1) The acacia and the sycamore were sacred to Heru-Behutet, who was made the god of the region where the enemy was defeated, known as “Divine Slaughter,” situated quite close to Dendera.[7]

Egypt was an ancient civilization ruled by pharaohs that left behind an extensive cultural heritage and mythology. The Egyptians build the Pyramids of Giza and various temples of great size. Located in North Africa, part of this civilization’s success is the effective use of the River Nile. Their religious pantheon included many Gods dispersed over various belief systems, philosophies and cults.

Meaning of Acacia in Ancient Greek mythology, history and philosophy:
Greek Books

From: The History of Herodotus

(1) Acacia is a thorny tree used to make boats, with pieces of wood cut and arranged like bricks, fastened together with long bolts.[8]

Ancient Greece in the Archaic Period was made up from independent states, called Polis, or city state. Classical Greek culture, especially philosophy, had a powerful influence on the Roman Empire. Greek mythology consists of stories belonging to the ancient Greeks concerning their Gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their religious practices.