During the searing summer months in India’s desert state of Rajasthan, a young Shobha Rajkumar drank glasses of lime juice spiked with a “miracle” ingredient: gond katira. Her mother and grandmother ...

When it comes to natural remedies that keep you cool and healthy, gond katira (also known as tragacanth gum) stands out as a traditional favourite in many Indian households. This unique, jelly-like ...

With increased awareness about food sources and their environmental impacts, replacing animal-derived products in food and drugs is a significant research area. One common—but often overlooked—animal ...