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Psyllium Seed

Offering psyllium seed. Introduction : plantago ovata - psyllium plant belongs to plantaginaceae family and hence seeds are in dry and grows well in arid climatic condition. Psyllium seed is the main attraction of ethnobotanical, medicinal or economic importance from psyllium plant. Psyllium seeds are harvested in the month of april and may. The seeds are brownish in colour, smooth in texture and possess a arch in the center. Chemical constituents : mucilage mainly composed of arabinose, xylose, galacturonic acid, semi drying fatty oil and small amount of aucubin. Properties : seed has property of mucilage formation on extraction of moisture. Psyllium seeds are cooling, laxative, soothing, antiacidic, anti diuretic and demulcent.