Abstract:Constipation and associated health issues like acid reflux, malnutrition were commonly observed in regions with water availability limitations. Although some of the products available in the market address this issue, there is limited research on development of such products which will be able to solve multiple associated issues. Sterculia gum, a natural product known for water retention and associated properties in traditional systems of medicine. Despite this, research and therapeutic applications of this pr… Show more
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