What is Karaja rubber?
Karaya Gum is also known as its scientific name, sterculia urens , or one of its common names, Indian tragacanth, Mucara, Sterculia or Bassora tragacanth. Although often used in food and cosmetics, it is also used as a laxative. The bark is also commonly used as an astringent. Pakistan and India, with sterculia urens , is a tree that grows in dry rocky areas. If the tree is bruised or injured, it releases a soft rubber called karaja gum. In areas where the tree is sophisticated simply for the harvest of rubber, the tree is deliberately scarred and the holes are drilled directly into the tree trunk. Then we put from scars and are collected, cleaned and dried. The chewing gum is then sorted and sold.
As Karaja rubber is used, it determines its purity. For example, if used in food, rubber is usually pink, yellow or white and smells like vinegar. If used as a herbal remedy, it is virtually clear.
One of the main medicinal uses for Karaya J's rubber JE LISTER. Although the water is insoluble, it swells very much when it comes into contact with water. Research has shown that 0.04 ounce (1 gram) Karaya rubber can combine almost 1.4 ounces (40 grams) of water together. The binding effect reduces the absorption of water from the large intestine. Because the water is not reabsorbed, the intestines increase in volume and this increase in volume actually works to move the intestines and create the movement of the intestine.
In addition to the fact that Karaja rubber is used as a laxative, it is sometimes also used as a dental adhesive and for the treatment of skin ulcers. In this case, the rubber is usually in the form of powder. The powder is brushed over the dightening plate of the prosthesis. Then it swells and holds onto the damp surface of the gums. In addition, many homeopathic practices recommend a rubber for patients who have ulcers on air skin.
As with any natural medicine, it is always best to consult an expert in the field of homeopathic medicine or a doctor before using Karaja rubber. Some people who consumerVali rubber for one week, reporting abdominal discomfort. People who inhaled the powder often suffered from similar allergies. Overall, there are little known toxicity towards people who use it. It should always be used in the right doses and for the period of the recommended time.