Psyllium husk comes from the crushed seeds of the plantago ovata plant. Psyllium husk is product mainly for its mucilage content. Psyllium is a natural, water soluble, gel-reducing fiber which is exraceted from the husks of blond psyllium seeds ( PLANTAGO OVATA ). Psyllium is a soluble fiber used primarily as a gentle bulk forming laxative. Psyllium husk is derived from these odorless, tasteless seeds. Psyllium contains up to 70% of soluble and 30% of insoluble fibers.