MeSH definition : 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 synonym : Gum Tragacanth; tragacanth, gum;
MeSH CAS label : gum tragacanth;
Registry Number MeSH : 9000-65-1;
MeSH annotation : /biosyn permitted if by plant;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragacanth;
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.