1.Tragacanth is more resistant to hydrolysis than other hydro colloids and is preferred in the preparation of . It has also been used as a binder and stabilizer in preparing cosmetics and hand lotions, to stiffen cloth, as a glue in bookbinding, and in making candy and other products . The herb is used as well in denture adhesives and toothpastes and as a bulk-forming laxative . In African folk , tragacanth is used as a mild laxative; the leaves are used to prepare a lotion .2.Also used in Constipation,Diarrhea. 3.Externally the gum has been used in traditional for dressing burns, and it is now believed that it might have anti-tumor properties, and could stimulate the immune system.