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Tragacanth vs Gambir

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tragacanth

Astragalus tragacantha

Digestive

Gambir

Uncaria gambir

Digestive

Description

A Middle Eastern gum used for thousands of years as a demulcent, emulsifier, and cooling summer drink in South Asia.

A Southeast Asian vine whose dried leaf extract is one of the most important traditional remedies for diarrhea in the region.

Active Compounds

Bassorin, Tragacanthin, Polysaccharides, Starch

Catechin, Epicatechin, Gambiriine, Tannins

Traditional Uses

Sore throat, Cough, Diarrhea, Cooling drink (summer)

Diarrhea, Sore throat, Wound healing, Betel nut chewing

Modern Uses

Demulcent, Emulsifier, Prebiotic, Wound dressing

Anti-diarrheal, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

1-3g gum soaked in water overnight

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Bowel obstruction

Constipation, Iron deficiency

Side Effects

Bloating, Gas

Constipation, GI discomfort

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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