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Isabgol

Description :
The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and is the only part of the plant used in manufacturing Psyllium products.Its nutritional value consists mainly of glycosides, proteins, polysaccharides, vitamin B1, and choline. Fiber content of over 80% compared to less than 15% for oat bran and 10% for wheat bran.
The husk is composed mostly of a fiber called hemicellulose which is a complex carbohydrate found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. 
Details :
Botanical Name : Plantago ovata
Sanskrit Name : Ashvagola. Ashwakarna
English Name : Ispaghula, Spogel seeds,Blond psyllium
Gujrati Name : Isafaghol
Hindi Name : Isabghul,nigdhabijah, Snigdhajirakah
Kannada Name : Issagolu
Malayalam Name : Karkalasaringi
Marathi Name : Isabgol
Oriya Name : Isapgol
Tamil Name : Ishappukol,Iskol
Telugu Name : Isapagola

 Part Used : Seed

 Medicinal Uses / Benefits :
  • It is used to cure in genitor-urinary tracts.
  • In addition to medicinal uses, it is also used in dyeing, calico printing, in the ice-cream industry as a stabilizer.
  • It is used to cure in Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Piles, Kidney and Asthma.
  • It is also used in confectionery and cosmetic industries.
  • The seed without the husk is used as cattle-feed.
  • The seeds and husks are used to cure in inflammations condition of the mucous membranes of gastro-intestinal tracts.

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