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Psyllium Husks (Plantago Ovata,Ispaghula):
Psyllium husk is white fibrous material derived from psyllium seeds. It is an effective product with varieties of uses in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food products industries. The husk of psyllium is derived from ripe and dried seeds of plantago ovata frosk. The husks are cleaned and the anti-farm fibers, mud, dust and other waste particles are removed.
Psyllium husk contains huge amount of soluble and insoluble natural fibers responsible for it’s laxative action. 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 un-digestible; however, it is partially broken down in the colon and feeds the friendly intestinal flora.
Ethnobotanical/ Traditional Uses:
It has also been used in traditional herbal systems of India and China to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids, bladder problems, Diverticular diseases, Urinary disorder, Coronary heart diseases and high blood pressure, Cholesterol Control, Diarrhoea.
| Purity | 85% Pure | 95% Pure | 98% Pure | 99% Pure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mucilloid content: | NLT 85% | NLT 95% | NLT 98% | NLT 99% |
| Heavy extraneous matter: | NMT 1% | NMT 1% | NMT 1% | NMT 0.5% |
| Light extraneous matter: | NMT 14% | NMT 4% | NMT 1% | NMT 0.5% |
| Swell volume: | Min 40 ml/gm | Min 45 ml/gm | Min 55 ml/gm | Min 55 ml/gm |
| Colour: | Light Brown to White as per Purity | Light Brown to White as per Purity | Light Brown to White as per Purity | Light Brown to White as per Purity |
| Total ash: | 4% Maximum | 4% Maximum | 4% Maximum | 4% Maximum |
| Acid insoluble ash: | 1% Maximum | 1% Maximum | 1% Maximum | 1% Maximum |
| Moisture content: | 12% Maximum | 12% Maximum | 12% Maximum | 12% Maximum |
| Microbial limits | Absence of salmonella sp. & Escherichia coli | Absence of salmonella sp. & Escherichia coli | Absence of salmonella sp. & Escherichia coli | Absence of salmonella sp. & Escherichia coli |
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