Psyllium husk is commonly known as Isabgol in India. It is grown in India and Pakistan. This is the husk of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovato. Psyllium husk is hygroscopic in nature and it swells and expands to become mucilaginous.
Psyllium husks contain both soluble as well as insoluble fiber. It is a mix of 70% soluble and 30% insoluble fiber. Isabgol has a lot of health benefits. Read on to know them.
Here are some health benefits that this superfood has to offer.
The hygroscopic nature of the soluble fiber in Psyllium husk helps in absorbing moisture and swelling up to form soft stools. The insoluble fiber in Isabgol helps by providing enough roughage to the wastes, and it also takes it towards the intestine. Together they make the elimination of the waste easy and painless.
How to consume – In case of constipation, Psyllium husk is mostly consumed with warm milk. Milk is high in residue and thus together with Isabgol acts as a wonderful remedy to relieve constipation effectively. If you have severe constipation, add 2 tsp Psyllium husk in a bowl with 1/ tsp sugar, and add warm milk to it, it will thicken and become sticky, you need to intake this at bedtime. In cases where constipation is not very severe or where stools are passed regularly but are hard, mix 1 tsp Isabgol in warm milk.
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Yes, it is hard to believe that Psyllium husk can help in both extreme conditions of the digestive system. This effect is due to the soluble fiber in Isabgol. The soluble fiber absorbs the water in the intestine and hence, swells up to bind the loose stools.
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Fighting hunger is a big challenge while on a weight loss diet. Psyllium husk helps in reaching satiety. It not only makes you feel full, but also helps in cleaning the gut. While on weight loss, the body seems to be producing a lot of waste products due to the fat burning process. The sudden increase in the intake of raw foods may be a little heavy on digestion and may cause constipation and flatulence. It is important to clear this waste from the body to remain healthy and feel fit. Taking Isabgol every day will help in weight loss.
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If you suffer from indigestion on a regular basis and are experiencing on and off episodes of constipation and diarrhea, Isabgol is your magic wand. Isabgol helps in regularizing the bowel movement and increasing the peristalsis of waste (movement of food towards intestine).
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The soluble fiber in Isabgol helps in reducing cholesterol from the blood. It forms a gel with the excess cholesterol and fat in the gut and eliminates it with the wastes in the body. Not only does Isabgol eliminate the excess fat, but it also helps by reducing the absorption of fat by the intestinal walls.
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The insoluble fiber in Isabgol helps in diabetes by managing hunger pangs. The soluble fiber makes a gel with food inside the stomach and hence delays the digestion and absorption of food. This helps in keeping the sugar levels in blood near normal and does help against sugar level hikes in the blood.
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Psyllium husk is very helpful in conditions like piles and fissures. It helps in easy elimination of wastes by forming soft stools. Those who suffer from painful eliminations do benefit from Isabgol.
Isabgol is a known home remedy for hyperacidity. It forms a gel with the content of the stomach and protects the stomach lining by controlling the secretion of stomach acids and digestive juices.
Isabgol is not only a boon to those who suffer from stomach problems, But it also has so many health benefits that Isabgol suits to be called as a magical fiber.
This post was Last Updated on March 27, 2019
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Hi ma’am
I am lactic intolerant person
Suffering from constipation & thigh pain from last 1 year
How to take isabgol
you can take in warm water or with juice .. if curd is digested , then in buttermilk also isabghol can be added/
Im suffering from ibs. Is isabgol good for this
you can take. but be careful of quantity.
Thank you for a very informative article. I would like your advice on diabetic and age related issue.
I am 82 years old male with type 2 diabetese. First it was diagnosed in 1988. I am on regular western medication [ glucophage , metformin and like]. I TAKE ABOUT 16 UNITS OF LANTIS INSULIN.
With this information i shall appreciate your advice on use of psillium and olive oil.
Thanks in advance for the article once again. Jawaid
Dear sir ,
in regards to your health issue and medications , you can use olive oil and psyllium husk. There is no problem.
Hi,
Last year I suffered from constant mild heartburn. I went to see the doctor and I was diagnosed with h pylori. So I went through antibiotics treatment for two weeks after the antibiotic course I got the test done again and h pylori came negative.
Its been 10 months now and I am again feeling mild heartburn is it possible that h pylori cam back. If yes can I take Ispagol to treat it?
yes you can have isabghol , however , this is not a permanent treatment to the problem . you must show your doctor for pyroli . if you have the tendency , chances are that it may return.
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Hello i have low sex stamina and timing and semen how i increase semen and sex timing
workout can be a good way to tackle all your problems .
Can we take isabgol with ghee for constaption
Hi Ahmad , yes mix isabghol and ghee in a glass of milk will help in clearing your bowels well.
Hi , I' had H pylori infection & erosions, so took HP kit treatment 6 months ago , from then I am on sompraze -D , then sompraze P now plain sopraze 40 , actigut & Isabgol at night , but even after 6 months I can have only rice and samber , any other foods causes Gas in stomach , can u guide me with your experience when will my stomach be alright , any foods adjustment will I have to do , do I have to take fruits Morning I take 2 glasses of tea in empty stomach , break fast at 10.30 to 11am , lunch at 2.30 to 3 & dinner at 9 pm . Please advice on diet and dration to heal . Thanks
have replied to you e mail .
Mam can psyllium husk help in mouth ulcers
I have been taking yoghurt also .. but didn’t find husk as a recommendation for mouth ulcers plz suggest asap ! I m dealing with lots of irritation and pain
Hi Ashish ,
Instead of husk , buy zytee and apply on the ulcers , and you will be relieved within a day . psyllium husk can be eaten in mouth ulcer issue , but it will not treat the ulcers .