Description

Isabgol Seeds (Psyllium Husk) is the seed of the plant Plantago Ovata (Genus Plantago). The plant has long and narrow leaves and its seeds are arranged in a way similar to that of wheat. It is a herb that is native to Asia, the Mediterranean region and North Africa. Psyllium is a rabi crop that requires cool, sunny and dry weather to grow and 5-6 months to get harvest ready.

Isabgol Seeds contains insoluble and soluble fiber that acts as a good dietary supplement and aids in digestion. Isabgol is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula. It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking Isabgol is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas.

Benefits:

Helps us in preventing and curing the following:

There is a gelatinous substance that is present in Isabgol which forms a gel when soaked in water. The laxative properties of this gel help in easing bowel movement in your intestines.
The gel absorbs bacteria and other harmful toxins that are present in the intestine.
This provides good lubrication inside the intestine walls which help in relieving constipation related problems.
The cure for diarrhea is right here if done the right way. The Isabgol Seeds powder is an amazing remedy for diarrhea.
Isabgol Seeds can help you curb your food craving and it cleanses the colon. This helps in proper digestion of food and also keeps you satiated – preventing you from eating more.

Other Names:

Bazrqutoona, Bizr al-qutoona, Luqmat al-na’ja, Isabgul, Eshopgol, Ch’-Ch’ientzu, Psyllium, Flea Seed, lspaghula Seed, Graines de Psyllium, Uthamujeerun, Isaphgol, Isabgol, Isapgol, Isapghul, Isarghol, Ispaghul, Issabagolu, Ismogul, Satismogul, Plantago ovata Forsk, Isapghol, Isabghol, Isparzah, Isapghol, Snigdhajira, Ashwagolam, Isabghol, Aspaghol (Seeds), Bhusi Isabghol (Husk).