Tragacanth
Description
Tragacanth is a natural gum obtained from the sap of plants belonging to the Astragalus genus, particularly found in arid and mountainous regions such as Iran and Turkey. The gum is known for its thickening, stabilizing, and gelling properties, making it a valuable ingredient in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Additionally, tragacanth is used as a mild laxative and to treat coughs. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine and various commercial products.
Benefits
- Natural Thickener: Used as a stabilizer and thickener in foods and medicines.
- Digestive Health: Soothes the gastrointestinal tract and relieves irritation.
- Wound Healing: Helps in healing wounds and reducing inflammation.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation in the body.
- Antidiabetic: Helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Technical Specifications
Scientific Name: Astragalus gossypinus
English Name: Tragacanth
Main Active Ingredient: Gum
Purity: 10-100%
Analysis Method: HPLC, UV
Extraction Method: Ethanol-water solvent extraction
Packaging Type: Industrial gallon, bottle
Packaging Volume: 1 liter, 10 liters, 20 liters
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a natural thickening agent in medications, especially in suspensions and emulsions.
- Food Industry: Utilized as a thickener and stabilizer in sauces, dressings, and other food products.
- Cosmetic Industry: Included in skincare formulations as an emulsifying agent.
Other Plant-Based Products You Can Receive
Other Plant-Based Products You Can Receive
- Tragacanthin Active Ingredient
- Dried or Powdered Tragacanth Resin, Packaged
- Bulk Dried Tragacanth Resin
- Liquid Tragacanth Extract
- Dried (Powdered) Tragacanth Extract
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