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Arabic A
water-soluble gum obtained from several species of the acacia
tree, especially Acacia senegal and A. arabica , and used in
the manufacture of adhesives and ink, and as a binding medium
for marbling colors. Historically, gum arabic was used to increase
the viscosity of ink, or to make it flow well, to prevent it
from feathering, and to suspend the coloring matter” |
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more in the electronic edition of Roberts and Etherington, Bookbinding
and the Conservation of books, A Dictionary of Descriptive
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  A
pale colored solution that increases the gloss and transparency of
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  Gum
Arabic is a natural product of the Acacia Senegal tree, occurring
as an exudate from the trunks and branches. It is normally collected
by hand when dried, when it resembles a hard, amber-like resin normally
referred to as 'tears'. Gum arabic is widely used in the food industry,
as an emulsifier, thickener, flavour encapsulator and thickening agent.
Grieve's classic 'A
Modern Herbal': It is employed as a soothing agent in inflammatory
conditions of the respiratory, digestive and urinary tract, and is
useful in diarrhoea and dysentery. It exerts a soothing influence
upon all the surfaces with which it comes in contact. Gum Acacia is
an ingredient of all the official Trochisci, and various syrups, pastes
and pastilles or jujubes. Gum Acacia is highly nutritious. During
the time of the gum harvest, the Moors of the desert are said to live
almost entirely on it, and it has been proved that 6 oz. is sufficient
to support an adult for twenty-four hours. In many cases of disease,
it is considered that a solution of Gum Arabic may for a time constitute
the exclusive drink and food of the patient.
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Acacia
/ Gum Arabic
Available as: PURE DRIED HERB (GUM, gum powder and flowers). 4oz,
8oz, 1lb , 5lb and in bulk. Acacias (pron. ah-cay-see-uhs) are a diverse
group of trees related to beans (Family Leguminosae; Fabaceae in the
US). Acacias are found throughout the tropics. Their range is restricted
by cold winters as most species cannot survive frost. Acacias have
characteristic "pinnate" leaves, comprised of tiny leaflets, and red
or yellow flowers with many stamens that gives them a fluffy appearance.
Many have tough thorns as they generally lack protective toxic compounds.
A number of species are symbiotic with ants, which offer an additional
level of protection. A well-known type acacias are the mimosas such
as the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) which has leaves that close
when touched. |
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THE
HOUSEHOLD CYCLOPEDIA OF GENERAL INFORMATION CONTAINING OVER TEN THOUSAND
RECEIPTS IN ALL THE USEFUL AND DOMESTIC ARTS — Matthew
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