What could be the matter and what kind of doctor should I see for help? There are two common types of muscle injuries, strains and sprains. A muscle strain is an injury that affects muscles or tendons, which are the thick bands that connect muscles to bone. A muscle sprain is an injury that affects ligaments, which are thick bands that connect bone to bone. Sprains can range in severity from a mild stretch to a complete tear.
A food additive made from the sap of the acacia tree, gum arabic, also called acacia gum, is harvested from wild trees in the Middle East as well as parts of Africa and west Asia. Gum arabic is added to a wide variety of foods, acting as a stabilizer to help bind the foods together, and when used in larger quantities can be a source of soluble fiber.
Perfumery Material: Cassie & Mimosa & Differences with Cassia & Cassis. I well recall seeing farmers collecting gum from the acacia tree for use as gum arabic substitute in Australia years ago, their agile hands working effortlessly. It was a sight to behold, the pom poms of rich yellow cascading down the branches.