The gum is naturally exuded from incisions in the tree's stem, appearing as a thick juice that dries into brittle, dark-red fragments.
: While it has maximum solubility in acetone, it shows limited solubility in water. butea gum
: It is rich in tannins (specifically kinotannic acid), mucilaginous material, pyrocatechin, and flavonoids. The gum is naturally exuded from incisions in