Year: 2015 | Month: December | Volume 1 | Issue 1
Study on Medicinal, Nutritive and uses of Isabgol (Psyllium) Husk
Vivek Sharma
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Abstract:
Psyllium is a soluble fiber derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, an herb grown mainly in India. People use psyllium as a dietary supplement. It is available in the form of husk, granules, capsules, or powder. Manufacturers may also fortify breakfast cereals and baked goods with psyllium. In India, use of isabgol is as old as the Ayurveda System of Medicine. It is used a bulk forming agent in constipation but due to some other beneficial effects; it can also be used in colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia etc. Psyllium husk is the main active ingredient in Metamucil, a fiber supplement that reduces constipation. Because of its excellent water solubility, psyllium can absorb water and become a thick, viscous compound that resists digestion in the small intestine. The dietary fibers have positive effects on human health, both in the prevention and in treatment of chronic diseases
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