Psyllium husk, Storage Condition : Dried

Psyllium, popular as Isabgol or Isphagula (Botanical name—Plantago Ovata Forsk), and mainly grown in India was popularized with the advent of Arabians and Persians in India as early as 10th Century A.D. under the popular name of Fleawort or Flea Psyllium Husk.  Home remedies In indigenous medicine, Ayurvedic and Unani, the seeds and husks are used as an emollient, demulcent and laxative, and in the treatment of chronic constipation, amoebic and bacillary dysentery, and diarrhea.