Plantago ovata, known by many common names including blond plantain, [1] desert Indianwheat, [2] blond psyllium, [3] and isabghol, [3] is native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized in central, eastern, and south Asia and North America.

Blond psyllium (Plantago ovata) is an herb. Its seed husk is used as a laxative and stool softener and to help reduce cholesterol.

Jul 22, 2024 · Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It’s most commonly known as a laxative and is available over-the-counter (OTC) as ispaghula husk (Fybogel).

Psyllium seed husks are indigestible and are a source of soluble fiber which may be fermented into butyric acid - a short-chain fatty acid - by butyrate-producing bacteria. Plantago ovata is the most popular source for commercial products containing psyllium. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Jan 19, 2024 · 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,...

Plantago ovata (Psyllium) is used as a herbal medication in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) with a high content of water-soluble fiber, exerting biologic effectiveness in humans, with relevant pharmacologic and nutritional properties [39], and can be combined with other medications to treat constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and skin ...

Jun 11, 2018 · Plantago ovata (psyllium or dessert Indian wheat) is a small annual herb. It is cultivated worldwide due to its medicinal importance. It grows well in cool and dry weather with irregular rainfall. It is a short-lived plant and stays alive for 130 days. The seed and husk of the plant are edible.

Nov 24, 2023 · Know the uses, benefits, and medicinal properties of Isabgol (Plantago Ovata). It is also known as Psyllium Husk, Ashvagol, and Isapgol.

The basic aspire of current study was to review different aspects of Plantago ovata together with its cultivation, growth, biochemistry, pharmaceutical and pharmacological attributes. Plantago ovata belongs to family Plantaginaceae.

Jul 20, 2018 · Plantago ovata has been reported to reduce postprandial glucose concentrations in diabetic patients. In the present study, the efficacy and possible modes of action of hot-water extracts of...