this seed assists in digestion and aids in regularity; it also assists in cleansing the system of toxins and in making the body feel full.
plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative
The ground up seeds of the plant Plantago psyllium are rich in fiber and are used as a safe, gentle, bulk-forming laxative. It is used to treat both constipation and diarrhea because the herb absorbs excess fluid in the bowel and increases stool volume.
Psyllium seeds and their husks have long been used to ease constipation and digestive system upset. A number of studies suggest that psyllium may also be effective in lowering cholesterol, promoting weight loss, and aiding numerous other conditions.
A plant, also known as "fleawort," that is valued for its high fiber content. The powdered seeds of this plant are often used as a laxative.
As A Treatment"...Uses would include chronic constipation, stool softening ( hemorrhoids, post-rectal surgery), irritable bowel syndrome, and to increase dietary fiber..."
As A Treatment"...Psyllium seed has laxative properties due to the swelling of its husk in water..."
Psyllium or Ispaghula is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage.