GUM ACACIA is mainly used in oral and topical pharmaceutical formulations as a suspending and emulsifying agent It is a component for the stabilization of emulsions, Pastilles and tablets, binding and Coating agent. It is Used in preparation of pastilles, lozenges and it can produce tablets with a prolonged disintegration time. Gum Acacia is taken by mouth for high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and weight loss. It is also used to remove toxins from the body and as a prebiotic to promote "good" bacteria in the intestine.