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Introduction :
Plantago ovata - Psyllium plant belongs to plantaginaceae family and hence seeds are in dry and grows well in arid climatic condition. Psyllium seed is the main attraction of ethnobotanical, medicinal or economic importance from psyllium plant.
Psyllium seeds are harvested in the month of April and May. The seeds are brownish in colour, smooth in texture and possess a arch in the center.
Chemical Constituents :
Mucilage mainly composed of arabinose, xylose, galacturonic acid, semi drying fatty oil and small amount of aucubin.
Properties :
Seed has property of mucilage formation on extraction of moisture. Psyllium seeds are cooling, laxative, soothing, antiacidic, anti diuretic and demulcent.
Specifications :
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Psyllium Seed |
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Color |
Light brown to moderate brown |
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Odor |
Faint, characteristic |
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Taste |
Bland, mucilaginous |
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Particle Size |
Not More Than 5.0 % on U.S.S. 35# |
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Moisture (loss on drying) |
Not More Than 12.0 % |
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Total Ash |
Not More Than 4.0 % |
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Acid Insoluble Ash |
Not More Than 1.0% |
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Foreign Organic Matter |
Not More Than 0.5 % |
Applications :
Most effective natural remedy for constipation, regulates bowel functions.
A bulk forming laxative.
Helps in reducing risk of heart attack by decreasing serum cholesterol through proper excretion of bile acids.
Consumed daily with water/milk after the meals to reduces constipation, fat and calories.
Industrially used as basic stabilizer in ice-cream, sizing in chocolate, seed mucilage are also used in cosmetics.