Tragacanth

Tragacanth 

General Features

Tragacanth is a thorny, low-growing shrub which is mostly found in Middle East

The sap-like material of tragacanth which is called tragacanth gum, is used for medicinal purposes. Tragacanth gum is a viscous, odorless, tasteless, water-soluble mixture of polysaccharides which is obtained from sap that is drained from the root of the plant and dried. Tragacanth is used in medicinal emulsions, jellies, syrups, ointments, salves, and creams as a thickener, emulsifier and lubricant and is also used in low-calorie elixirs and syrups

It acts as a suspending agent in various toothpastes to form a creamy, brilliant product

Therapeutic Application

Although many health benefits are associated with tragacanth gum, but because it contains ingredients that stimulate the movement of the intestines, it is used for some disposal problems such as diarrhea and constipation

Tragacanth gum has anti-aging properties, which is beneficial for skin. It delays the development of wrinkles and fine lines and clear up the skin from inside

This sap also has anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties for curing cough

Tragacanth gum increases the metabolic rate of the body and as a result the body will flush the wastes out

Tragacanth gum has amazing cooling properties and it is often used to prepare a drink which helps to cool the body in the summer season. It works as a cooling agent and decreases the temperature of the body. This property helps in stopping a heat stroke

Tragacanth gum is a very useful remedy for treating urinary incontinence which can help in calming the urinary muscles in case of inflammation of the urinary tract and blockage of urine

Moms become really weak after delivery. Tragacanth gum is helpful in regaining the strength and power of the body. It also helps mothers to cope with the challenges of motherhood and helps to control heavy blood flow during periods

It is beneficial to moderate the blood sugar level

Some other benefits of tragacanth are suppressing tumors and stimulating the immune system, helping to cure mouth ulcers and regulating the heartbeat

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