Tragacanth Gum 500g | Xue Yan 雪燕

Xue Yan (雪燕), tragacanth gum, 500g. Pale twisted strands of plant resin that swell into a soft, silky gel when soaked — a plant-based cousin to peach resin, and a favourite in Chinese dessert soups.

• 500g of dried tragacanth gum
• Pale twisted resin strands
• Expands dramatically into a silky gel
• Plant-based — a vegetarian alternative to collagen desserts
• Pairs classically with snow fungus and peach resin

Traditional use of Tragacanth Gum

Plant resins like xue yan and tao jiao sit in Chinese dietary therapy as moistening, yin-nourishing items, traditionally simmered into sweet soups in dry weather.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Xue Yan · Chinese 雪燕 · botanical name Astragalus gummifer · English: tragacanth gum, snow swallow, plant resin · Cantonese: suet yin

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.