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This is widely available here under the name Tragacanth Gum. Pretty expensive in local terms though, at ¥176 per 100g ($24.22 / 100g USD). Those with local Chinese markets or stores might find it there under any of these names 黃蓍膠；膠黃；龍須膠. My favourite is the last; it literally means 'Dragon's Beard Gum'.
I've never used the stuff, so can't comment on its efficacy.
This is widely available here under the name Traganth Gum. Pretty expensive in local terms though at ¥176 per 100g ($24.22 / 100g USD). Those with local Chinese markets or stores might find it there under any of these names 黃蓍膠；膠黃；龍須膠. My favourite is the last; it literally means 'Dragon's Beard Gum'.
I've never used the stuff, so can't comment on its efficacy.
