gum tragacanth

noun

First recorded in 1565–75

It is not well in most cases to fasten the shells on card, but if this is done gum tragacanth is best.

In such cases a little spirits of camphor mixed with the gum tragacanth is best.

A shallow trough is filled with a solution of gum hog or gum tragacanth of the consistency of thick cream.

The following is a good one: Make a paste of gum tragacanth and add a little oil of wintergreen.

Gum tragacanth, is gathered about the end of June, from the astragalus tragacantha of Crete and the surrounding islands.

April 25, 2024firkin

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