Tragacanth Gum Herb (Gond Katira) For Sale

Tragacanth gum herb (gond katira ) for sale. Iran is the highest producer of this tree gum, which is also called Gond Katira in Hindi.This gum is odorless, tasteless, and a water-soluble mixture obtained from the sap of the plant and then dried. Tragacanth gum has varied uses, which is not limited to consumption and includes uses in several other industries. It is also an important part of Ayurvedic treatment due to its medicinal properties.The gum is derived from the roots and the stem of the plant by making an incision. The incision is generally made 5 cm below the ground level. The sap is then collected and dried as flakes or crystals. Several health benefits are associated with Tragacanth gum. The best part, however, is that this sap cools the body during summer and in winters, it heats up the body.

 

Health benefits of Gond katira are:

Treating heat stroke as the gum acts as a cooling agent. During summers, a drink can be prepared by soaking the gum in water and then making a drink out of it after it has become fluffy.

It is effective for treating constipation due to its purgative properties.

This sap has anti-aging properties, which is beneficial for your skin as it delays the development of wrinkles and fine lines.

This gum is a part of herbal treatment for women who have small breast and wish to increase its size.

Tragacanth gum is great for new mothers who become weak after delivery. It is said to be beneficial for both the mother and the baby.

 

 

Other uses of Tragacanth gum

Tragacanth gum can be a part of several food items that we consume on a daily basis. It includes:

• Dressings for salads, in sauces, mayonnaise as well as the base of condiments
• As a thickener for ice cream
• Used for making puddings as well as laddoos, especially during the winters
• As cake decoration flowers

 Apart from consumption, Tragacanth gum is also used in several other industries.

• Polish for leather goods or for leather dressing
• In textile print paste for silks and crepes
• For hardening calico
• In ointments and creams as thickener or lubricants, in lotions for hair or hand as it increases the shelf life
• In toothpaste as it acts as a suspending agent
• As adhesive in the cigar to secure it