Parts of the Vachellia gerrardii plant are used to fulfill many human needs, ranging from medicinal to industrial uses. The bark taken from the plant is used in the development of rope and twine. The wood is also used as timber for carvings, furniture, poles, tools, fuel wood, and charcoal production. Some medicinal uses include using its bark, either through chewing or in the form of tea, to treat coughs and sore throats (1). Bark and root teas are also useful in the treatment of diarrhea as well as to alleviate stomach pains. The bark from Vachellia gerrardii is used as a component in pain killer medications as well as in medications for pulmonary troubles (4). Animals also benefit from some part of the plant; local animals such as goats in Africa consume its leaves and fruit pods. Other animals such as cattle will consume the leaves, but only when other food resources are scarce. Therefore Vachellia gerrardii is considered a useful tree in grazing. In its natural setting (Africa) the plants thorny branches are used to make fences to enclose livestock (1).