Plantago ovata, known by many common names including blond plantain, [1] desert Indianwheat, [2] blond psyllium, [3] and ispaghol, [3] is native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized in central, eastern, and south Asia and North America.

2024年9月8日 · Psyllium is derived from the psyllium plant (Plantago ovata) native to India. It can be found worldwide and even grows wild in the southwest United States. The husks of the psyllium plant are rich in soluble fiber. This is the type that dissolves in water and turns into a gel, slowing down digestion.

Blond psyllium (Plantago ovata) is an herb. Its seed husk is used as a laxative and stool softener and to help reduce cholesterol.

2024年7月22日 · Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It’s most commonly known as a laxative and is available over-the-counter (OTC) as ispaghula husk (Fybogel).

2024年1月19日 · Psyllium is a soluble fiber derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, an herb grown mainly in India. People use psyllium as a dietary supplement. It is available in the form of husk, granules,...

Psyllium seed husks are indigestible and are a source of soluble fiber which may be fermented into butyric acid - a short-chain fatty acid - by butyrate-producing bacteria. Plantago ovata is the most popular source for commercial products containing psyllium. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

2018年6月11日 · Plantago ovata (psyllium or dessert Indian wheat) is a small annual herb. It is cultivated worldwide due to its medicinal importance. It grows well in cool and dry weather with irregular rainfall. It is a short-lived plant and stays alive for 130 days. The seed and husk of the plant are edible.

Psyllium, also referred to as ispaghula (or isphagula), is derived from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata. Psyllium contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber, and is the chief...

2023年7月7日 · Blond psyllium (Plantago ovata) is an herb. Its seed husk is used as a laxative and stool softener for constipation and can also help reduce cholesterol.

A detailed description for Plantago ovata, Desert Indianwheat, also called Indian Wheat, Woolly Plantain (Spanish: Pastora, Mumsa).