Pysllium
Seed
The plant is native
to Iran
and North Western India. The stalks contain tiny seeds that are covered
by husks, which are the part of the plant used in foods. The seed husk
contains glycosides and mucilage’s that are used in the food industry
to
form gels that give thickening and textural changes to processed foods.
Every 100 grams
of psyllium
provides 71 grams of soluble fiber; 13 times higher then that of oat
bran.
Soluble fiber is good for health as has unique effects on metabolism.
Medical
Uses
Constipation and
Bowel Movement
aid and Cleanser, Slight lowering of blood Cholesterol levels: Similar
to Linseed and Sesame seed, 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground seed or husk
added to a cereal breakfast will stimulate bowel movement.
Psyllium fiber is
not broken
down as it passes down the gastrointestinal tract and so psyllium has
no
nutritive value other than as a source of fiber.
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