Gum: Butea

: While it has maximum solubility in acetone, it shows limited solubility in water.

The gum is naturally exuded from incisions in the tree's stem, appearing as a thick juice that dries into brittle, dark-red fragments. butea gum

: Known for its striking crimson or cherry-red color, which led to its use as a natural dye. Therapeutic & Medicinal Uses : While it has maximum solubility in acetone,