gum Arabic

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gum Arabic,

n Latin name:
Acacia senegal; part used: gum; uses: lower cholesterol, kidney conditions, gum disease, oral health, sore throat, diarrhea; precautions: none known. Also called
Egyptian thorn or
senega.

gum

1. a mucilaginous excretion of various plants.

2. see gingiva.

gum arabic

see acacia.

gum tragacanth

see tragacanth.

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