Botanical Name:- Plantago Ovata

Common Name:- Isabgol, Psyllium

Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula. It’s most commonly known as a laxative. The husk of Psyllium is the actual coating of mucilage around the seed. It is considered pure dietary fiber and is the only part of the plant used in manufacturing Psyllium products. Its nutritional value consists mainly of glycosides, proteins, Polysaccharides, vitamin B1 etc. They are soluble in water, expanding and becoming mucilaginous when wet.