Acacia nilotica

Common Names: gum arabic tree

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Boosting impacts of Acacia nilotica against hepatic toxicity induced by gentamicin: biochemical, anti-inflammatory and immunohistochemical study.

Summary

AN extract mitigates gentamicin-induced liver damage in rats by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and histopathological changes. AN could potentially protect the liver from toxicity caused by gentamicin.

Immunology
Althobaiti SA et al (2024).
Toxicol Res (Camb).
DOI:
10.1093/toxres/tfae141
PubMed:
39233845

Potential protective effects of Acacia nilotica (L.) against gentamicin - induced nephrotoxicity by suppressing renal redox imbalance, inflammatory stress and caspase-dependent apoptosis in Wistar rats.

Immunology
Goel R et al (2024).
Drug Chem Toxicol.
DOI:
10.1080/01480545.2024.2388324
PubMed:
39155660

Assessing anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant capacities in green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles and solvent-based plant extracts.

Summary

Researchers studied the potential of gum arabic tree-based zinc-oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) for cancer, diabetes, and oxidative stress. ZnO-NPs showed promising results for inhibiting cancer cell growth and antioxidant activity, suggesting potential pharmacological applications. Further research on safety and pathways is needed.

CancerDiabetesImmunology
Azeem M et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34073
PubMed:
39092244

GC-MS analysis and antifungal potential of flower extract of Acacia nilotica subsp. Indica against Macrophomina phaseolina.

Summary

Researchers found that Acacia nilotica subsp. indica flower extract has strong antifungal properties against Macrophomina phaseolina, a harmful plant pathogen. The chloroform fraction showed the highest efficacy, containing compounds like cyclopentanol,-1-methyl. This research could lead to new treatments for plant diseases.

Antimicrobial
Rafiq M et al (2024).
Microb Pathog.
DOI:
10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106819
PubMed:
39067493

Synthesis of Novel Acrylamide Graft Copolymer of Acacia nilotica Gum for the Stabilization of Melatonin Nanoparticles for Improved Therapeutic Effect: Optimization Using (3)(2) Factorial Design.

Sundram S et al (2024).
Assay Drug Dev Technol.
DOI:
10.1089/adt.2024.013
PubMed:
38962889

Assessing the combination efficiency of some unconventional feed resources with concentrates and Chloris gayana grass in mitigating ruminal methane production in vitro.

Melesse A et al (2024).
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl).
DOI:
10.1111/jpn.14015
PubMed:
38958273

Effect of Technological Factors on the Extraction of Polymeric Condensed Tannins from Acacia Species.

Osman Z et al (2024).
Polymers (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/polym16111550
PubMed:
38891495

Attitude and Practice of Pharmacy Students Toward Traditional Herbal Medicines, Sudan.

Mahmoud EI, Yousif MA and Arbab AH (2024).
Integr Pharm Res Pract.
DOI:
10.2147/IPRP.S465056
PubMed:
38827648

Exploring the mechanism of transformation in Acacia nilotica (Linn.) triggered by colchicine seed treatment.

Haider MW et al (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-024-05139-9
PubMed:
38773358

Liming potential and characteristics of biochar produced from woody and non-woody biomass at different pyrolysis temperatures.

Murtaza G et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-61974-8
PubMed:
38769392

Hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective potentials of crude methanolic extract from Acacia nilotica L. - results of an in vitro study.

Summary

Babul plant extract has potential as a natural remedy for diabetes, inflammation, and neuroprotection. It inhibits key enzymes and shows promise in reducing inflammatory markers. Further research is needed for validation.

DiabetesImmunologyNeuroscience
Rauf A et al (2024).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.4017
PubMed:
38726429

Toxicity, biochemical and molecular docking studies of Acacia nilotica L., essential oils against insect pests.

Vivekanandhan P, Alharbi SA and Ansari MJ (2024).
Toxicon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107737
PubMed:
38677379

Acaricidal Efficacy of Thirty-Five Egyptian Plants Against the Camel Tick, Hyalomma Dromedarii.

Khater HF et al (2024).
Acta Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1007/s11686-024-00801-6
PubMed:
38671280

Investigating the Potential of Acacia nilotica-Enriched Glass Ionomer Cement: An Analysis of Antimicrobial Activity and Compressive Strength.

Summary

Study examined antibacterial and compressive strength of glass ionomer cement with plant extract. Modified specimens showed increased effectiveness against bacteria and improved strength, particularly in group III. Potential for plant extract to enhance GIC as a restorative material in dental applications.

Antimicrobial
Paulraj J et al (2024).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.54821
PubMed:
38529417

Larvicidal activity of Acacia nilotica extracts against Culex pipiens and their suggested mode of action by molecular simulation docking.

Baz MM et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-56690-2
PubMed:
38486053

Characterization of carbon fluxes, stock and nutrients in the sacred forest groves and invasive vegetation stands within the human dominated landscapes of a tropical semi-arid region.

Akil Prasath RV et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-55294-0
PubMed:
38402350

Laboratory Assessment of Molluscicidal Activities of Cannabis sativa, Acacia nilotica, and Tinospora cordifolia Against Snail Host of Fasciola spp.

Singh NV, Singh A and Singh VK (2024).
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis.
DOI:
10.1089/vbz.2023.0073
PubMed:
38364187

Polyphenolic characterization and biological assessment of Acacia nilotica (L.) wild. Ex delilie: An In vitro and In vivo appraisal of wound healing potential.

Riasat N et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2024.117842
PubMed:
38310987

Comparative Evaluation of the Phytochemical Analysis and Efficacy of Four Plant-derived Extracts against Streptococcus mutans: An In Vitro Study.

Phytochemistry
Kripalani KB et al (2023).
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent.
DOI:
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2649
PubMed:
38268637

Green Synthesis of Selenium, Zinc Oxide, and Strontium Nanoparticles and Their Antioxidant Activity - A Comparative In Vitro Study.

Immunology
Shanmugam R et al (2023).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.50861
PubMed:
38249274

Seed germination dynamics of some woody legumes: implication for restoration of arid zones ecosystems.

Buba T et al (2023).
BioTechnologia (Pozn).
DOI:
10.5114/bta.2023.132774
PubMed:
38213475

Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants in Melit area (North Darfur), Western Sudan.

Summary

This study aims to document the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine in the Melit area of North Darfur State, Sudan. This information is important for understanding and preserving ethnobotanical knowledge in this region.

Ethnobotany
Muhakr MAYM et al (2024).
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-023-00646-9
PubMed:
38172804

COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RECURRENT APHTHOUS ULCERS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND NETWORK META-ANALYSIS.

Meta-Analysis
Cheng YO et al (2023).
J Evid Based Dent Pract.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jebdp.2023.101918
PubMed:
38035895

Anti-nutrient contents and methane reduction potential of medicinal plants from maize stover based diet.

Chalchissa G, Nurfeta A and Andualem D (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21630
PubMed:
38027602

Exploring the potential of natural polymers from plants as tablet binder and accessing their release profiles: A comparative analysis.

Manzar R et al (2023).
Pak J Pharm Sci.
PubMed:
38008965

Differential Impact of Zinc Salt Precursors on Physiognomies, Anticancerous, and Antibacterial Activities of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.

Dar MR et al (2023).
Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s12010-023-04781-7
PubMed:
37979085

Experimental Investigation of X-Ray Radiation Shielding and Radiological Properties for Various Natural Composites.

Varshney S et al (2023).
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev.
DOI:
10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.10.3555
PubMed:
37898863

Validating Interactions of Pathogenic Proteins of Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli with Phytochemicals of Ziziphus jujube and Acacia nilotica.

Zou W et al (2023).
Microorganisms.
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms11102450
PubMed:
37894108

Effects of Dietary Acacia nilotica Fruit, Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Combination on Productive Performance, Zinc Retention, and Blood Biochemistry of Rabbits.

Abdel-Wareth AAA et al (2023).
Animals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ani13203296
PubMed:
37894020

Comparative evaluation of native top feeds of western Himalayas for utilization as goat's ration in mash and block form.

Ganai IA et al (2023).
Trop Anim Health Prod.
DOI:
10.1007/s11250-023-03793-z
PubMed:
37864597

Morpho-physiological growth performance and anti-oxidative capabilities of Acacia jacquemontii and Acacia nilotica upon exposure to Co(3)O(4) Nbs in lead-contaminated soil.

Mahmood F et al (2023).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108081
PubMed:
37847972

Medicinal plant molecules against hepatitis C virus: Current status and future prospect.

Review
Mandal A and Hazra B (2023).
Phytother Res.
DOI:
10.1002/ptr.7936
PubMed:
37439007

Acacia nilotica stem bark extract ameliorates obesity, hyperlipidemia, and insulin resistance in a rat model of high fat diet-induced obesity.

Summary

The researchers studied the stem bark of () and its fractions in a high fat diet rat model to understand its protective effects.

Obesity
Khalaf SS et al (2023).
J Tradit Complement Med.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.03.005
PubMed:
37396158

Atrazine Toxicity: The Possible Role of Natural Products for Effective Treatment.

Review
Das S et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12122278
PubMed:
37375903

Effects of Dietary Bioactive Lipid Compounds of Acacia nilotica Bark on Productive Performance, Antioxidant Status, and Antimicrobial Activities of Growing Rabbits under Hot Climatic Conditions.

AntimicrobialImmunology
Abdel-Wareth AAA et al (2023).
Animals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ani13121933
PubMed:
37370443

Efficacy of Acacia nilotica, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, and Salix safsafs on the mortality and development of two vector-borne mosquito species, Culex pipiens and Aedes aegypti, in the laboratory and field.

Baeshen RS and Baz MM (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16378
PubMed:
37251815

Pharmacological Evaluation of Acacia nilotica Flower Extract against Helicobacter pylori and Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Vitro and In Silico.

Al-Rajhi AMH et al (2023).
J Funct Biomater.
DOI:
10.3390/jfb14040237
PubMed:
37103327

Exploratory quasi-experimental study of anti-arthritic activity of ayurvedic polyherbal formulation, Abha Guggulu in osteoarthritis patients.

Arthritis
Hedaoo M et al (2023).
Drug Metab Pers Ther.
DOI:
10.1515/dmpt-2022-0187
PubMed:
36919259

Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Acacia Nilotica against Asthma from a Systematic Perspective: A Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Study.

Summary

This study used network pharmacology and molecular docking to understand how AN (a folk cure for asthma) works. It identified key genes and pathways that AN interacts with to potentially treat asthma.

Asthma
Alnusaire TS et al (2023).
Life (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/life13020411
PubMed:
36836768

Bioinspired Cobalt Oxide Nanoball Synthesis, Characterization, and Their Potential as Metal Stress Absorbants.

Mahmood F et al (2023).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.2c07545
PubMed:
36816675

The effect of Acacia nilotica bark extract on growth performance, carcass characteristics, immune response, and intestinal morphology in broilers as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoter.

AntimicrobialGastroenterology
Zahid MU et al (2023).
Anim Biosci.
DOI:
10.5713/ab.22.0284
PubMed:
36634650

Anti-Toxoplasma Activities of Some Egyptian Plant Extracts: An In Vitro Study.

Elazab ST and Arafa FM (2022).
Acta Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1007/s11686-022-00633-2
PubMed:
36309926

Acacia nilotica leaf meal - potential supplement to 25% dorper crosses of local sheep fed a basal diet of natural pasture hay.

Bekele W et al (2022).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10181
PubMed:
36016534

Isolation, characterization and biological activities of betulin from Acacia nilotica bark.

Kaur P, Arora S and Singh R (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-13338-3
PubMed:
35672366

Acacia nilotica Pods' Extract Assisted-Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO-CuO Nanocomposites.

Hessien M, Taha A and Da'na E (2022).
Materials (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ma15062291
PubMed:
35329744

Formulation and evaluation of microsphere of antiulcer drug using Acacia nilotica gum.

Abrar A, Yousuf S and Dasan MK (2020).
Int J Health Sci (Qassim).
PubMed:
32206055

Cadmium tolerance and phytoremediation potential of acacia (Acacia nilotica L.) under salinity stress.

Shabir R et al (2018).
Int J Phytoremediation.
DOI:
10.1080/15226514.2017.1413339
PubMed:
29723055

Comparison of the in vitro anthelmintic effects of Acacia nilotica and Acacia raddiana.

Zabré G et al (2017).
Parasite.
DOI:
10.1051/parasite/2017044
PubMed:
29173278

Anti-Aging Potential of Phytoextract Loaded-Pharmaceutical Creams for Human Skin Cell Longetivity.

Review
Jadoon S et al (2015).
Oxid Med Cell Longev.
DOI:
10.1155/2015/709628
PubMed:
26448818