Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Macromolecular Substances [D05] » Polymers » Biopolymers » Plant Gums » Tragacanth
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Carbohydrates [D09] » Polysaccharides » Plant Gums » Tragacanth
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Complex Mixtures [D20] » Biological Products » Plant Exudates » Plant Gums » Tragacanth
Description
Powdered exudate from Astragalus gummifer and related plants. It forms gelatinous mass in water. Tragacanth is used as suspending agent, excipient or emulsifier in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It has also been used as a bulk-forming laxative. MeSH
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