Psyllium
Synonym
Plantago Ovata, Plantago Ispaghula.
Part Used
Seed.
Description
Psyllium, popular as Isabgol or Isphagula (Botanical name—Plantago Ovata Forsk), and mainly grown in India was popularised with the advent of Arabians and Persians in India as early as 10th Century A.D. under the popular name of Fleawort or Flea Seed Husk.
When psyllium husk powder is mixed with water or any other liquid it creates a gel like substance that works as a laxative. Its use spread to the United States and other European countries during middle of 19th century and increased substantially later on. Psyllium seeds have maintained an important place in therapeutics despite the development of many newer synthetic compounds.
In indigenous medicine, Ayurvedic and Unani, the psyllium seeds and husks are used as an emollient, demulcent and laxative, and in the treatment of chronic constipation, amoebic and bacillary dysentery, and diarrhoea.
The efficacy of psyllium husk is due to the dense mucilage, the action of which is purely mechanical, as the husk swells into a jelly-like mass in emulsifying with liquids. Recent advanced research carried out in the United States and elsewhere shows that Psyllium Husks used as a dietary supplement has helped lowering the human serum cholesterol level. The use of plantago ovato can either be in whole which is their natural state or they can be dried, chopped or even powdered for better consumption.
Recent advanced research carried out in the United States and elsewhere shows that Psyllium Husks used as a dietary supplement has helped lowering the human serum cholesterol level.
Psyllium plant can grow well in arid climate. The seeds of Psyllium are actually important since it is used for medicinal purpose. These seeds are harvested in the months of April and May and the colors are brownish, the texture is smooth and they have an arch in the center. In India the major cultivation areas are the plains of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
If you are buyer interested in Psyllium khakha powder or Psyllium seeds then please do get in touch with us. We are processors of psyllium and exporters of psyllium in India. We are capable of providing psyllium seeds 99% pure other purity levels vary from 98% to 85% purity levels. Different particle sizes of psyllium power can be supplied such as 40 mesh psyllium husk powder and psyllium husk powder of 60 mesh size.
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