What is another word for Gum Butea?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌm bjˈuːti͡ə] (IPA) 
Gum Butea, also known as Butea gum or Palas gum, is a natural resin obtained from the stems of the Butea monosperma tree. This gum is widely used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Other common names for gum Butea include Dhak gum, Flame-of-the-forest gum, and Bengal kino gum. It is a reddish-brown colored gum that is soluble in water and has a slightly sweet taste. Gum Butea is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. In some regions of India, it is used as a natural dye and for the treatment of skin diseases.
