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Preferred term

Karaya Gum  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9000-36-6
  • Gum Karaya
  • Karaya gum
  • Tragacanth, Indian

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 9000-36-6
  • Gomme de sterculia
  • Karaya gum

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X56DTHQH-R

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