What is Psyllium?
Psyllium (also known as Ispaghula) is the name that is often used to describe a plant called Plantago. The outer shell of the seeds from this plant (called the husk) is often ground to extract a clear, glue-like substance called mucilage. It is this mucilage that contains a high-level of soluble fiber and other beneficial components which are often used to treat a variety of ailments. What are the Benefits of Psyllium? Studies have found that Psyllium is beneficial in the treatment of a variety of health conditions. In fact, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has even approved advertisers and food packagers from stating that Psyllium is an effective ingredient to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Many people have also found Psyllium to be effective when treating: • Bleeding hemorrhoids • Boils • Bronchitis • Colon cancer • Crohn’s Disease • Dysentery • Gallstones • High blood pressure • Incontinence • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Poison ivy rash • Psori
