Tragacanth powder is used as an emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer in food and pharmaceutical industry. It acts as a binder used in the preparation of artist's pastels. It is used as a natural hair shampoo. It plays an important role as freezing-embedding medium for tissue preservation. It is used as a demulcent in cough and cold preparations as well as to manage diarrhea.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.