A piece of dried root cut into small fragments was gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered before consumption. This orally transmitted preparation requires the advice of a healthcare professional before any use, due to the absence of established precise dosage. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The same decoction, once cooled, was used as a mouthwash for traditional oral hygiene. It is recommended not to swallow the preparation and to seek advice from a professional before use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The root of Senegalia senegal is difficult to find outside its native range; it is occasionally offered by herbalists specializing in African plants or brought directly from Sahelian markets.
Root harvesting was traditionally practiced during the dry season, when the tree concentrates its reserves underground.