Karaya Gum

Synonyms

Gum Karaya

Gum, Karaya

Indian Tragacanth

Karaya gum

Karaya, Gum

Tragacanth, Indian

Polysaccharide gum from Sterculia urens (STERCULIA). It is used as a suspending or stabilizing agent in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; a bulk-forming laxative; a surgical lubricant and adhesive; and in the treatment of skin ulcers.