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| WHAT IS GOND KATIRA? TRAGACANTH GUM:; BENEFITS AND USES OF TRAGACANTH GUM: HOW TO MAKE GOND KATIRA DRINK | |
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| yass | Mar 7 2012, 08:32 AM Post #1 |
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 TRAGACANTH GUM, GOND KATIRA, ASTRALAGUS GUMMIFER LABILL Tragacanth gum comes from a thorny shrub which is native to western Asia, Iraq, Iran and the Middle East. It is a tree gum like myrrh, frankincense and balm of Gilead, and can be used, along with the stems of the plant as incense. It comes from a number of Astragalus species, but the one which produces the best quality gum is Astragalus gummifer or gummifera. The gum exudes naturally from the roots of the plant and from incisions made in the stem. This is collected and when dried forms crystals of flakes or may be formed into blocks. The plant is a member of the pea family of plants, Fabaceae, and produces pods like other members of the Leguminoseae family such as carob trees. The shrub is pollinated by bees and butterflies and is a useful nitrogen-fixing plant. You may think you have never eaten gum Tragacanth, but the odds are that you have as it is a food additive known in the food industry as E 413. It is used as a thickening agent in sauces, ice cream and confectionary, and is also used in the cosmetics industry. It helps bind other ingredients together. http://herbs-treatandtaste.blogspot.com/2011/05/what-is-gond-katira-tragacanth-gum.html |
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| yass | Mar 7 2012, 08:35 AM Post #2 |
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Katira Gum (Gond Katira) or Tragacanth Gum pdf Common name: Katira, Tragacanth , Qujah , Ela-imbul-kinihiriya Scientific Name:Cochlospermum religiosum Description: Tragacanth is a natural gum obtained from the dried sap of several species of Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus, including A. adscendens, A. gummifer, and A. tragacanthus. Some of these species are known collectively under the common names "goat's thorn" and "locoweed". The gum is sometimes called "shiraz gum" , "gum elect" or "gum dragon". The name derives from tragos and akantha, which means in Greek "goat" and "thorn", respectively. Iran is the biggest producer of the best quality of this gum. Gum tragacanth is a viscous, odorless, tasteless, water-soluble mixture of polysaccharides obtained from sap which is drained from the root of the plant and dried. The gum seeps from the plant in twisted ribbons or flakes which can be powdered. It absorbs water to become a gel, which can be katira gumstirred into a paste. The gum is used in veg-tanned leatherworking as an edge slicking and burnishing compound and is occasionally used as a stiffener in textiles. Also, it is the traditional binder used in the making of artist's pastels, as it does not adhere to itself the same way other gums (such as gum arabic) do when dry. Gum tragacanth is also used to make a paste used in floral sugarcraft to create life-like flowers on wires used as decorations for cakes. It makes a paste which dries brittle in the air and can take colorings. It enables users to get a very fine, delicate finish to their work. http://www.tajagroproducts.com/Katira%20Gum.html |
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| yass | Mar 7 2012, 08:37 AM Post #3 |
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Herb: Tragacanth Latin name: Astragalus gummifer Synonyms: Astracantha gummifera Family: Leguminosae Medicinal use of Tragacanth: The gum obtained from the root and stem is demulcent, though it is not often used internally because it is not completely soluble. This gum has recently been shown to stimulate the immune system and to suppress tumours. The gum has long been employed externally as a dressing for burns and is also used in lozenges in order to bind the ingredients and impart consistency to the product. http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/a/astragalus-gummifer=tragacanth.php |
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| yass | Mar 7 2012, 08:40 AM Post #4 |
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 Price: $2.49 Availability: In Stock Weight: 100.00 g Model: Deep Katira Gum ( Sterculia Urens) (100g) http://www.desimart.com/Deep-Katri-Gum--Sterculia-Urens-100g Note - Only ship to some Eastern States US. |
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| yass | Mar 7 2012, 08:54 AM Post #5 |
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 Sterculia Urens Scientific methods of Tapping: The ideal season for tapping is from October to June depending upon locality. For tapping gum, the Gum Karaya tree should be of at least 3 ft. in girth and blazing should be confined to main stem above 3 ft. from the ground level. http://www.kachabogums.com/karaya-gum.html |
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| yass | May 18 2012, 01:29 PM Post #6 |
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From link in OP (1st) post: Externally the gum has been used in traditional medicine for dressing burns, and it is now believed that it might have anti-tumour properties, and could stimulate the immune system. Here in Pakistan it is sold for use in cooling drinks, in crystal form, so to me it looks like mastica, another tree product. It is also said to help if you are constipated. You have to soak a very small piece of the gum in a glass of water and it will swell and turn to a jelly-like substance which is transparent, so that the glass looks as though it is full of chunks of ice. Leave it to soak until it is very swollen (a couple of hours seems to do the trick) and then drink it with water, ice and lemon juice. This drink is as good as those which include tukh malanga (basil seeds) or sugar cane juice for cooling the body temperature in the heat of summer. Gond Katira Drink 1 small piece of gond katira, or Tragacanth gum, soaked in water overnight 1 tbsp juice of fresh lemon, optional 1 glass water 1 tbsp sugar ice Method When the crystals have swollen and turned gelatinous take one or two small fragments and mix in cold water with the sugar and lemon juice if using and add ice. Drink while cool. This has Taste and is a Treat.  
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| MANI | Jun 16 2012, 04:38 AM Post #7 |
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Gond Katira Drink 1 small piece of gond katira, or Tragacanth gum, soaked in water overnight 1 tbsp juice of fresh lemon, optional 1 glass water 1 tbsp sugar ice Method When the crystals have swollen and turned gelatinous take one or two small fragments and mix in cold water with the sugar and lemon juice if using and add ice. Drink while cool. This has Taste and is a Treat.. The above suggested method is very gud..but Gond Katira can also be taken by simply adding "Roohafza/Brahmi Badam"-Indian Ayurvedic Cold Drinks"..to the swoolen crystals..it tastes yummy..plz do try..Mani.. |
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| yass | Jun 17 2012, 03:08 AM Post #8 |
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Oh, yes, now I will have to! I went with family to an Indian restaurant last Saturday and for dinner I had chicken biryani and then some mango ice cream after. I wish I would have known about Roohafza/Brahmi Badam before I went.. to look for and try : ) It's all good though, I can purchase some from the Asian market next trip. I would like to try it. You know I went looking for a drink I'd seen while researching Gond Katira that was colored red. It looked so good! I was going to post it but I couldn't find it again. I thought it was on the page with that recipe but it wasn't there. I bet the drink I'd seen was made with Roohafza because of the red color.  Rooh Afza, the syrup that sweetens the subcontinent's summers http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/south-asia/rooh-afza-the-syrup-that-sweetens-the-subcontinents-summers#page1 A great read!
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| yass | Jun 21 2012, 10:28 PM Post #9 |
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Mani, did you mean to mix it all together in one drink, or Roo Hafza in one drink and Brahmi Badam in another (with the Gond Katira)? |
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