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sterculia , common name for some members of the Sterculiaceae, a family of herbs, shrubs, and trees of tropical and subtropical regions. The most important members of the family are the cacao , source of cocoa and chocolate, and the cola , the caffeine-rich seeds of which are used commercially in soft drinks and medicines. Karaya, or Indian gum, from S. urens, is an inexpensive substitute for tragacanth. The family also includes several species cultivated as ornamentals, e.g., the flannel bush in the United States, the kurrajong in Australia, and the Chinese parasol tree. Sterculia is classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Malvales.

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sterculia gum See karaya gum.

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	Researchers from Himachal Pradesh University publish new studies and findings in the area of diverticulitis. Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 10/7/2009; 700+ words ; "Sterculia gum has been used as a therapeutic agent...diverticulitis. Hydrogels developed from sterculia gum to release the therapeutic agent...implications of the cross-linking of sterculia gum with methacrylamide in the presence...
	Findings from Himachal Pradesh University provide new insights into polymer research. Newspaper article from: Journal of Technology; 1/6/2009; 700+ words ; ...present study deals with the modification of sterculia gum to develop the novel wounds dressing for...antimicrobial agent (tetracycline hydrochloride). The sterculia crosslinked PVA (sterculia-cl-PVA) hydrogels were characterized by...
	New nuclear physics data have been reported by researchers at Himachal Pradesh University. Newspaper article from: Physics Week; 8/4/2008; 700+ words ; "In order to modify the sterculia gum polysaccharide, to develop the...drug delivery, we have prepared sterculia gum, 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate...concentration, radiation dose, amount of sterculia contents in the polymer matrix and...
	Research conducted at Himachal Pradesh University, Department of Chemistry has provided new information about drug delivery. Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 9/24/2008; 700+ words ; ...results from the report, 'Modification of sterculia gum with methacrylic acid to prepare...paper deals with the modification of the sterculia gum with methacrylic acid (MAAc) to...Biological Macromolecules (Modification of sterculia gum with methacrylic acid to prepare...
	`Chestnuts' for the picking Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 3/27/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...the small to medium-sized evergreen Sterculia trees are ideal landscape material for the urban garden. LAM PENG SAM writes. STERCULIA monosperma is a genus of trees in the...cola nuts for the commercial market. Sterculia trees are known collectively as kelumpang...
	Research on drug delivery described by scientists at Himachal Pradesh University. Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 11/26/2008; 700+ words ; ...of the pharmacological importance of sterculia gum and drug delivery devices based on...present study is an attempt to synthesize sterculia gum and poly(AAm) based hydrogels...novel hydrogels by functionalization of sterculia gum for use in anti-ulcer drug delivery...
	Health: Can you buy a better body? So, your beach holiday is fast approaching and you're still bulging out of your bikini. Perhaps it's time to try one of the many weight- loss pills and potions on the market? Julia Stuart gets some expert advice on what's good and what's not Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 7/26/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...calorie-controlled diet." The capsules contain vitamin B6, sterculia, apple pectin, boldo extract, l-phenylalanine, kelp...excess iodine can be toxic to the thyroid. Apple pectin and sterculia are natural fibres that are bulking agents, but are unlikely...