Summary for Tragacanth Gum

  • Scientific Names: Astragalus gossypinus; Astragalus gummifer
  • Indications: Diarrhea. Ingredient in pharmaceuticals, foods, toothpaste, denture adhesives; emulsifier, binding agent, demulcent, stabilizer
  • Synonym: Fabaceae; Leguminosae
  • Class: Food additive, Laxative
  • Half-life: N/A
  • Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
    None known
  • See adverse reactions attributed to class:

    Laxative

See also Astragalus root.

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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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Incidence - Help

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness - Help

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations - Help

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric