Flake Gum Tragacanth

🔬 Botanical Name: Astragalus gummifer

📛 Other Names: Katira Flake, Comb Tragacanth, Persian Tragacanth, Gum Tragacanth, Natural Gum Katira, Goat’s Thorn Gum

🛒 Overview:

Flake Gum Tragacanth, known as Katira Kharmani in Persian, is a rare and valuable natural gum extracted from the Astragalus gummifer plant. Grown in the mountainous regions of Iran, this particular variety forms in unique comb-like flakes and is celebrated in traditional medicine for its soothing and healing properties.

Unlike synthetic gums, Katira is rich in polysaccharides and bioactive compounds, making it ideal for natural health remedies, beauty formulations, and dietary use.

🏭 Applications Across Various Industries:

✔️ Herbal & Traditional Medicine: Used in decoctions, powders, and oral formulations
✔️ Food & Beverage Industry: Natural thickener in syrups, desserts, and beverages
✔️ Cosmetics & Skincare: Hydrating gels, masks, and anti-aging creams
✔️ Pharmaceuticals: Used in emulsions, suspensions, and medical syrups

💊 Key Medical Benefits:

🌡️ Natural Body Cooler
Used to balance body temperature in traditional systems of medicine, especially during hot seasons.

🧬 Supports Digestive Health
Helps relieve constipation, soothes gastrointestinal irritation, and promotes bowel regularity.

💧 Hydrating & Mucilage-Rich
Soothes dry throat and internal inflammation by forming a protective mucilaginous layer.

🌿 Respiratory Relief
Relieves cough, clears mucus, and helps with chronic respiratory issues.

🩸 Supports Heart & Blood Health
Helps reduce cholesterol levels and supports cardiovascular wellness.

🌸 Beauty from Within
Promotes skin elasticity, hydration, and can aid in natural skin glow when consumed regularly.

✅ Why Choose Our Flake Gum Tragacanth?

• 🌱 Harvested from high-altitude wild regions of Iran

• 👐 Hand-collected and naturally sun-dried in flake form

• ❌ No preservatives, artificial additives, or processing chemicals

• 📦 Carefully packed for purity and freshness