by Lise Manniche, a professor of Egyptology, the acacia tree grew abundantly in ancient Egypt, and the Egyptians used all parts of the tree for medicine. Sources from around 1500 BC indicate that the Egyptians prepared acacia oil by pounding the acacia leaves in a mortar and mixing them with oil. They used the resulting oil to treat wounds.Acacia oil is not commonly mentioned in the aromatherapy literature and not widely available. According to Essential Depot, Inc., acacia oil has properties that fight inflammation and spasm and is also an emollient (moisturizer).
I did find these sources, but I cannot vouch for any of them:
Nahziryah Monastic Community, which claims acacia relieves stress and nervous exhaustion.
Victorie Inc, which notes that acacia oil is a perfume base note with good fixative qualities.
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