TRAGACANTH GUM – GOND KATIRA

Tragacanth is low-growing, thorny shrubs that are native to the mountainous regions of the Middle East. Gum tragacanth is obtained by tapping the branches and tap roots. The gum dries as it exudes and is collected rapidly. The word tragacanth is said to derive from the Greek words tragos (meaning goat) and akantha (thorn) which may describe the appearance and texture of the crude gum. Iran is the biggest producer of this gum.

Tragacanth gum is a viscous, odorless, tasteless, water-soluble mixture of polysaccharides obtained from sap that is drained from the root of the plant and dried. The gum seeps from the plant in twisted ribbons or flakes that can be powdered. It absorbs water to become a gel, which can be stirred into a paste. The major fractions are known as tragacanthin, highly water soluble as a mucilaginous colloid, and the chemically related bassorin, which is far less soluble but swells in water to form a gel.

TRAGACANTH GUM – GOND KATIRA

Nutrition Table

Saturated Fatty Acid
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Energy
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
–0%
– 35%
– 30% / 100g
– 70 kcal / 100g
– 0%
– 0%
-0%
– 9% /100mg

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

PACKAGING QUANTITIES

25g
50g
100g

FAMILY
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME

–N.O. LEGUMINOSAE
–ASTRAGALUS GUMMIFER
–TRAGACANTH GUM – GOND KATIRA

Adult reference intake per each 1g of portion of tragacanth gum contains :

Energy
0.7 kj
3.00 kcal
<1%

Fat
0.00g
<1%

Saturates
0.01g
<1%

Sugar
0.01g
<1%

Salt
0.00g
<1%

Typical values per 100g:
Energy 300.00 kcal 1255.20 kj

HEALTH BENEFITS

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. Now, let’s move onto the prime health benefits of gond katira.

  1. Treating heatstroke 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. Use this to prevent heatstrokes from the scorching sun. In summer season kids who suffer from the frequent nose, bleeding can also take gond katira powder to get relief from it.
  2. It is effective for treating constipation due to its purgative properties. If you suffer from frequent constipation try taking gum tragacanth powder daily before going to bed.
  3. Tragacanth gum is effective in increasing libido and also for treating sexual inadequacy or weakness in men. In addition to this, its long-term use can cure other sexual issues like erectile dysfunctioning, low semen count, and other sexual issues in men.
  4. This sap has anti-ageing properties, which is beneficial for your skin as it delays the development of wrinkles and fine lines. It can not only delay the anti-ageing process but also clear up your skin from inside.
  5. This gum is a part of herbal treatment for women who have small breast and wish to increase its size. It works as an effective breast enhancer. A daily dosage gum tragacanth can help women to get firm large size breasts. It does by balancing the hormonal levels. (However, for excellent results, you have to use it for a pretty long time.)
  6. 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. It is also an excellent remedy for breastfeeding mothers.
  7. Gond Katira also has anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties to cure a cough.
  8. Gond katira has the property to increase the metabolic rate of the body. An increase in the metabolic rate would automatically help you flush out the waste from your body, increase your digestion and thus help in effective weight loss.