Psyllium

For many people, whether it is Western medicine or Chinese medicine, a good doctor is one who can treat illnesses. Generally speaking, the Chinese people have a very high acceptance of Chinese herbal medicine. In addition to the medicinal properties of Chinese herbal medicine, it is also because Chinese herbal medicine is indeed a traditional medicinal cultural heritage that has been widely passed down in my country. Psyllium is a relatively good Chinese medicinal material, so what are the effects of psyllium? The following web editor will explain the information about psyllium to you in detail~

What is Psyllium

I believe that many people are familiar with Chinese medicinal materials. Although we all know that Chinese medicinal materials are our medical culture that has been passed down for thousands of years, with the development of science, the field of traditional Chinese medicine is also constantly developing. I believe that many people don’t know what psyllium is, so what is psyllium? Here I will introduce to you a very good Chinese herbal medicine - Psyllium.

Psyllium, also known as psyllium, psyllium shell, psyllium seed pod, and psyllium hydrophilic gum. Psyllium is a kind of herb of Ginuceae family, native to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, and also grown in Mediterranean countries such as Netherlands and Italy. Among them, the psyllium produced in Indonesia is of the best quality.

Psyllium is a natural fiber material that can absorb water many times its weight, forming a jelly-like viscous substance, which increases the moisture content and volume of feces. Compared with other fiber materials, psyllium has the best moisture absorption, can soften feces, and prevent the occurrence of constipation. The gelatin produced has a sedative effect and can also achieve the purpose of losing weight and eating less.

Psyllium is native to Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. In traditional treatments, psyllium is used to treat laxatives, ulcers, and high blood pressure.

Effects of Psyllium

Psyllium has always been used as a laxative and has an excellent safety record. Currently, there are only very few cases of skin allergies caused by contact with psyllium salt during production or large-scale transportation. Below is a detailed explanation of the role of psyllium for everyone~

1. Reduce Cholesterol

The water-soluble dietary fiber in psyllium seed husk can increase the viscosity of colon contents, increase the thickness of the colon's non-agitated layer, and reduce the cholesterol digestion rate. At the same time, it can absorb and encapsulate cholesterol and toxins in the intestines and stomach, reduce the secondary absorption of cholesterol, accelerate excretion, and effectively eliminate unnecessary cholesterol in the body.

2. Relieve constipation and moisten the intestines

Psyllium husk can fully absorb water, increase the volume to digestible masses, improve intestinal motility, shorten the transit time of stool in the intestine, and gradually become regular.

3. Reduce the probability of diabetes

A high-fiber diet can produce gelatin in the stomach and intestines, slowing down and reducing the digestion and absorption of glycogen, and effectively controlling the increase in blood sugar after meals. At the same time, it can improve the sensitivity of peripheral nerve tissue to insulin glargine, reduce the body's requirement for insulin glargine, and thus balance and stabilize blood sugar levels. The high fiber content of psyllium husk may reduce the risk of diabetes in some people who may be at risk of developing the disease.

4. Relieve diarrhea

Psyllium husk absorbs a lot of water in the digestive system, makes stool firm, and relaxes the digestive tract over time. It is generally used to relieve moderate diarrhea. There is already a lot of scientific evidence for its application in this regard.

5. Avoid or reduce anal fissures

Psyllium may help prevent and reduce anal fissures caused by constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, or irritable bowel syndrome. However, the actual effects still need further verification.

6. Reduce the risk of colon cancer

The fermentation effect of dietary fiber in psyllium seed husk in the stomach and intestines reduces the pH in the sigmoid colon, promotes the growth and reproduction of intestinal probiotics, inhibits intestinal corruption, and has the effect of preventing colon cancer.

7. Reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease

There is direct evidence that every 10% reduction in blood cholesterol can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 20%. The soluble dietary fiber in psyllium husk and low-saturated fatty acid, low-cholesterol foods can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

8. Weight loss for obesity

Psyllium has high water solubility and plasticity, which has a volume effect on the digestive tract, easily causing a sense of fullness and reducing food intake. In addition, it can inhibit the specificity of carbohydrate compounds and lipids, affecting digestion and absorption in the colon.