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Psyllium

Botanicals / Fibers

Also known as: Plantago ovata

Found 19 oral uses for Psyllium

  • Diabetes type I RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; balances blood sugar. Take 5-10 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; balances blood sugar. Take 5-10 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Constipation RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; it is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Constipation during pregnancy RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; it is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement. Take 5-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months. May be used by pregnant women.

  • Diverticular disease RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; it is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement. Take 5-10 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Hemorrhoids RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; it is a bulk-forming laxative; stimulates bowel movement; reduces bleeding; alleviates pain. Take 10-20 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium alleviates diarrhea; regulates bowel movement; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of psyllium seeds daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Stroke prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a soluble fiber; improves stool quality; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

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