V. constricta is not used for direct human consumption although it does have some indirect forms of consumption. For example, Native Americans of Arizona and New Mexico use the white thorn acacia fruits to make Pinole (3). Tea can be made from the flowers, which exhibits sedative properties. The roots of the plant also serve as a source for tea, which can be used to treat sore throats, coughing, and oral inflammations (4). Other uses for V. constricta include the use of its seeds to alleviate stomachaches and treat diarrhea. The leaves can also be ground into a powder to stop bleeding, relieve chafed skin and can even be used as an antimicrobial wash (4). This plant also forms a small part of the diet of some domestic and wild animals. Some birds (including quail) consume the seeds. Jack rabbits eat the foliage, and when food is scarce cattle eat the pods. Rodents gather seeds, catching and losing some, thus aiding in dispersal.
