SCIENTIFIC NAME: Plantago ovata

 

HINDI NAME: Isabgol, Ghora jeeru

 

ENGLISH NAME: Psyllium husk

 

FAMILY: Plantaginaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Psyllium is primarily utilised as a dietary fibre derived from the plant's seeds. It aids in the equilibrium of vata and pitta. It is an oily, gluey plant that has a sweet, astringent flavour and a cooling impact on the body. Isabgol increases the amount of waste and absorbs more water due to its cold and heavy nature, allowing for smoother stool transit and limiting the frequency of motions.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Helps cure IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease) & ulcerative colitis
• Natural laxative agent
• Facilitates easy passage of stools
• Amazing remedy for constipation
• Manages blood glucose levels (Type I & II diabetes)
• Good for piles
• Relief from acne and pimples
• Helps maintain BP level

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Excessive consumption of isabgol may lead to stomach upset, diarrhoea, and loose stools and can even make digestion addictive to it.
• Take only under expert supervision in case of pregnancy, breastfeeding, Parkinson's disease and any throat abnormality.

HOW TO USE

• Apply isabgol along with aloe vera gel to the affected area, to get relief from acne and pimples.
• Take isabgol either with lukewarm water or milk before going to bed, to aid in constipation and to improve IBD condition.
• Take isabgol with curd to get relief from diarrhoea.