Psyllium Husks

Psyllium seed husks from the Plantago Ovata plant are also known as psyllium husk fibre, ispaghula, isabgol, or just as psyllium. The psyllium seed husks readily absorb water to become a mucilaginous gel, and are safe for humans to eat as a good source of dietary fibre. Psyllium has been used by herbalists to help relieve diverticulitis, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea because the inert husks provide bulk that improves and maintains healthy digestive system throughput.