Acacias: The Genus Acacia (sensu lato) – A Comprehensive Treatment

Acacias: The Genus Acacia (sensu lato) is a meticulously researched and evidence-based treatment of this supergenus, presented through the lens of a seasoned clinical pharmacognosist and integrative medicine specialist. This book delves into the antiviral activity within the five genera of Acacia s.l., shedding light on pharmacological properties and pharmacologically active compounds.

Pharmacological Profiles of Prominent Species

Profiles of prominent species within these genera are accompanied by photographs, providing a comprehensive narrative of current research and traditional usage. These profiles reveal the potential of Acacia s.l. in various therapeutic areas, including:

• Antibacterial and antifungal activities
• Anticancer properties
• Antidiabetic and metabolic syndrome ameliorative effects
• Psychotherapeutic potential, including the presence of psychedelic simple substituted tryptamines in trees

A Comprehensive Resource for Ethnopharmacological Prospectors

Acacias: The Genus Acacia (sensu lato) serves as a valuable resource for ethnopharmacological prospectors seeking new sources of novel botanically based medicines for modern metabolic and psychiatric diseases. This book illuminates the transformative potential of these genera on pharmacy and industry, human consciousness, the advent and development of religions, planetary ecology, and the emergence of psychedelic medicine.

A Tradition of Excellence in the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Series

Continuing in the esteemed tradition of the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Industrial Profiles series, Acacias: The Genus Acacia (sensu lato) offers a unique and comprehensive coverage of one of the most interesting and diverse genera of trees. This book is firmly entrenched in the Levant, Africa, Australia, the Far East, and the New World, reflecting both the history of our species and the transformative promise of tomorrow.