Botanical Name:Anogeissus latifolia
Other Names:axlewood, bakli, baajhi, dhau, dhawa, dhawra, or dhaora , takhian-nu, and raam.
Gum ghatti, a natural gum originating from India, is extracted from the tree species Anogeissus latifolia, native to both India and Sri Lanka. These trees contribute significantly to the extensive forest cover in India, predominantly thriving in dry deciduous forests.
Medicinal Uses:
- Used in the food industry as a source of water soluble fiber
- Used for emulsions and suspension in beverages
- Production of waxes
