Effects of Psyllium husk

Psyllium husk is the husk of the seeds of the artificially cultivated Psyllium genus (Latin name: Plantagoovata). Because it contains soluble dietary fiber, it is widely used in medicines, health products, food, beverages and concentrated feed products.

Nutritional elements of psyllium husk

The shell of Psyllium ensifolium contains collagen (Mucilage, psyllium hydrophilic glue), which is composed of carboxylic acid, maltitol, semi-natural uronic acid, semi-dry fat oil and a small amount of aucubine.

Psyllium husk contains more than 80% dietary fiber, among which the ratio of soluble dietary fiber to insoluble dietary fiber is 7:3.

Other nutrients mainly include glucosides, protein, sugar, vitamin B21 and choline.

Instructions for using Psyllium Husk

Health purpose: For people over 12 years old, take 3-4 grams each time, 2-3 times a day; for people over 6-12 years old, take less.

Treatment purpose: 7-10 grams/time, 2-3 times/day

pay attention to:

1) This product cannot be swallowed immediately! It should be dissolved in liquid drinks such as water or milk.

2) For every 3 grams of dry tablets, you should consume at least 200 mL of water.

Key Role of Psyllium Husk

In traditional Indonesian medicine, psyllium is used for laxatives, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, ulcers, bladder problems and high blood pressure. Psyllium is also commonly used to fight skin irritations, including poison ivy reactions and insect bites.

1. Improve digestion

The seeds of Psyllium are the edible part, which is composed of a sugar molecule called Arabynoxylan in the seed shell. This unique sugar molecule absorbs water quickly to form a transparent viscous substance. It absorbs moisture in the colon to produce a viscous low-echo area, which can improve the lubrication of excrement and the intestinal cavity, thereby playing a role in lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation. Therefore, Psyllium has been used to lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation since ancient times.

Modern pharmacological research has shown that Psyllium not only has a laxative effect, but also increases the amount of feces. The sugar content of Psyllium can produce a bloating laxative. When we swallow its seed coat powder and water at the same time, it will produce a micellar mass of 8-14 times the volume, which can keep the feces moist and soft, and the micellar mass will also stimulate the intestinal cavity to produce a reflex contraction effect, thereby promoting normal excretion of the intestine.