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Psyllium

Botanicals / Fibers

Also known as: Plantago ovata

Oral Uses

  • 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.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, when you have diarrhea.

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Action - Laxative RatingRatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 5-10 g of psyllium seed daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Psyllium is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

  • Action - Hypertensive RatingRating

    Psyllium is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 10-15 g of psyllium husk daily, in divided doses, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

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