Acacia senegal is a tree that grows wild and naturally in arid regions of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania. It produces a sap which hardens into a natural organic gum. The tree can produce the gum from three years up to twenty five years of age and the Gum Arabic produced by Acacia senegal is often referred to as Gum Hashab. The gum is 100% Wildly Organic and Wildly Harvested.

Food and beverage additive, emulsifier and stabilizer, soft drink syrups and candy manufacture, lick-able adhesives, binder in water color paint, pharmaceutical drugs and cosmetics. It is also used to relieve pain and irritation, wound healing, promote oral health, body fat reduction, and as a pro-biotic to promote good bacteria in the intestines.

• Dermal Use –  Frereana can be very beneficial when applied over the skin. Dilute with a carrier oil before applying.
• Inhalation – Place 2-4  drops on a cloth, or in a diffuser. Alternatively add 1 or 2 drops in a bowl of boiling water and drape a towel across your head and shoulders and inhale the vapours for a few minutes.
• For Oral use 3–6 drops of essential oil per 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of carrier oil for adults. This is considered a 2–4% dilution. For children, use 1 drop of essential oil per 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of carrier oil, which is a 1% dilution.

• Discuss with your physician before using gums arabica
• Keep out of reach of children
• For internal use please consult your physician
• Not to be used during pregnancy
• Not to be used when breastfeeding
• Avoid diffusing close to babies
• Gums arabica may decrease the effectiveness of some blood thinning drugs
• Gums arabica may decrease the effectiveness of some cholesterol lowering drugs
• For very sensitive skin it is best to dilute in a carrier oil
• The oil is slightly flammable and should be stored in a cool place away from naked flames