Psyllium Husk, Grade : A

The husk of psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and are the only part of the plant used in manufacturing psyllium products. Its nutritional value consists mainly of glycosides, proteins, polysaccharides, vitamin b1, and choline. Fiber content of over 80% compared to less than 15% for oat bran and 10% for wheat bran.the husk is composed mostly of a fiber called hemicellulose which is a complex carbohydrate found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Hemicellulose is indigestible, however, it is partially broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly intestinal flora.
Common names of psyllium
isaphgol , plantago psyllium, flea, lspaghua, spogel, plantago sp., isabgula, semen ispaghulae ,plantaginis ovatae semen (semen plantaginis ovatae)
chemical constituents
mucilage mainly composed of arabinose, xylose, galacturonic acid, semi drying fatty oil and small amount of aucubin.
Botanical names of psyllium are
plantago ovata and plantago ispaghula
psyllium other name
psyllii semen, natural dietary fiber, blond psyllium, cleansing plaintain,pale psyllium , herbal supplement, fiber - blend, nutrition- herbs, feed supplement
key benefit for health in =
constipation , diarrhea and irritable bowl syndrome
high blood pressure
cholesterol
heart disease
type 2 diabetes
obesity
inflammatory bowl disease
colorectal cancer
quality =
psyllium husk 85%
psyllium husk 95%
psyllium husk 98%
psyllium husk 99%