Botanical name:Astragalus tragacantha ssp.

The natural gum tragacanth is made from several species of Astragalus occurring in the Middle East, including A. adscendens,A.gummifer, A. brachycalyx and A. tragacanthus. Also Astragalus propinquus (syn. A.membranaceus) has a history of use as a herbal medicine used in systems of traditional Chinese medicine and Persian medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine A. membranaceus has been used to reinforce qi and strengthen the superficial resistance, and promote the discharge of pus and the growth of new tissue.