Gond katira, also known as tragacanth gum, is an edible gum from the Astragalus plant that has cooling properties and is widely used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern medicine and cuisine. It is a natural body coolant, ideal for preventing heatstroke and dehydration, and is used in drinks, sweets, and desserts, as well as for skincare and digestive health. To use it, you must first soak the dried gum in water for several hours until it becomes soft and jelly-like.