Guar Gum

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Synonyms Cyamopsis psoraloides, Handi- Gower; Sans. Bakuch; Tam. Kothaveray; tel-Gorchikunda.
BS Guar gum obtained from the refined endosperm of the seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus L. Taub.
Family Leguminosae
CC
  • Carbohydrate
  • Small quantity of protein.
  • Gum- Guaran, the water soluble portion of the gum and yields on hydrolysis galactose 35% and mannose 60-65%.
    • Uses
  • In bulk laxatives.
  • Protective colloids
  • As appetite depressant.
  • It is used in peptic ulcer therapy.
  • It is a good emulsion stabilizer.
  • Used as binding agent and disintegrating agent in tablet formulations.
  • It is also reduces blood glucose concentration in diabetic patients and serum concentration in hyper lipidaemia.

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