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Psyllium: Plantago Psyllium
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Psyllium... known as plantago, is a stemless annual that is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and North Africa. It is cultivated mostly in Pakistan and parts of India, as well as in Arizona. In the United states psyllium is used mostly as a laxative, however in India the seeds are combined with fruit juice or stewed fruit. It is also crushed and added to oil and vinegar which is used to treat rheumatism and gouty swellings.
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Psyllium... known as Isabgol, is a soluable plant fiber ( Plantago syllium ) containing 10 - 30% mucilage. Psyllium is well known for its binding properties, and is commonly used as a safe and effective natural laxative. As a soluable fiber food source, normal use reduces cholesterol adsorbed by the body.
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Psyllium comes from the Psyllium seed which is harvested from the plant known as the Plantago psyllium. This plant is native to Asia , North Africa and the Mediterranean region ( India and Pakistan ).
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Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium. There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family. The most common species producing seed for medicinal use, in addition to P. psyllium, are P. afra, P. isphagula, P. ovata, and P. indica.
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