Psyllium seeds, Application : Agriculture, Medicinal

Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fiber, which is not absorbed by the small intestine. The purely mechanical action of psyllium mucilage absorbs excess water while stimulating normal bowel elimination. Although its main use has been as a laxative, it is more appropriately termed a true dietary fiber and as such can help reduce the symptoms of both constipation and mild diarrhea. The laxative properties of psyllium are attributed to the fiber absorbing water and subsequently softening the stool.
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• The United States is the world's largest importer of psyllium husk, with over 60% of total imports going to pharmaceutical firms. In Australia, psyllium husk is used to make Bonvit psyllium products.
• Psyllium mucilage is also used as a natural dietary fiber for animals. The dehusked seed that remains after the seed coat is milled off is rich in starch and fatty acids and is used in animal feed.
• Common Names of Psyllium - Flea, lspaghua, Spogel, Plantago Psyllium, Isaphgol, Plantago sp., Isabgula, Plantaginis Ovatae Testa
• Botanical Names of Psyllium - Plantago Ovata, Plantago Ispaghula
• Psyllium Other Name - Psyllii semen, Blond Psyllium, Cleansing Plaintain, Natural dietary Fiber, Herbal supplement, Fiber – blend, Laxative, Nutrition- Herbs, Feed Supplement, Pale Psyllium