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Pol J Cosmetol 2018, 21(3): 188-198pl  Characteristics of plant gums, their cosmetic applications and plant sources of them providingHalina Ekiert, Natalia Morawska, Karolina Stańczyk, Agnieszka Szopa Katedra i Zakład Botaniki Farmaceutycznej, Wydział Farmaceutyczny, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie Summary The paper presents basic information on plant gums - their chemistry, physico-chemical properties, the location in the plants and their dissemination in the plant kingdom. It highlights the important position of this group of amorphous materials in the production of cosmetics, medicines and foodstuffs. The main part of the work is a detailed characterization of eight plant gums and plant species being the source of them. The review included both plant species, which are pharmacopoeial raw materials (Acacia sp., Astragalus sp., Cyamopsis tetragonolobus) as well as numerous other species which provide gum important in the production of cosmetics and foodstuffs. Key words: plant gums, cosmetic plants, botanical and chemical characteristic of plants gums providing, cosmetic importance, pharmaceutical applications, food importance |