Psyllium (/ ˈ s ɪ l i əm /), or ispaghula (/ ˌ ɪ s p ə ˈ ɡ uː l ə /), is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage.

2022年12月11日 · Ispaghula husk is a dietary fibre that is used to treat constipation and other bowel movement issues. Learn about ispaghula side effects and treatments at Patient.

2023年12月11日 · Native to India, psyllium is a seed — and psyllium husk is the outer covering of psyllium. “It’s a soluble fiber, therefore, it absorbs water to form a gel that can be used in baking or as a supplement,” explains Zumpano. You can typically find psyllium husk in fiber supplements like Metamucil®.

2024年9月8日 · Psyllium is a type of soluble fiber derived from the husks of the psyllium seed that is used as a bulk-forming laxative. Psyllium husk powder, used in products like Metamucil, is mixed with water and taken by mouth to treat occasional constipation and …

2024年7月22日 · Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant's seeds. It sometimes goes by ispaghula and is commonly used as a laxative. Learn more.

Find out how Fybogel treats constipation and how to take it. NHS medicines information on Fybogel (ispaghula husk) – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

Psyllium, also referred to as ispaghula (or isphagula), is derived from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata. Psyllium contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber, and is the chief...

2023年5月15日 · Psyllium husk is the outer coating of seeds derived from the plant genus Plantago. A natural, water-soluble fiber, psyllium husk is also referred to as psyllium, psyllium fiber, psyllium gel,...

2021年12月28日 · We know it as ‘ispaghol’, the magic constipation cure. Called ‘ Psyllium ’ in the medical tongue, it is a soluble fiber extracted from the seeds of Plantago ovata which grows abundantly in India. Psyllium is also a common dietary supplement and is available in husk, granule, capsule, and powder form.

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