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.
Isabgol Health Benefits
Here are some health benefits that this superfood has to offer.
Isabgol Relieves constipation
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.
You may be interested in reading – How to get rid of constipation instantly.
Isabgol Helps in Diarrhoea
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.
Isabgol Helps in Weight loss:-
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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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How to lose weight effectively
1200 Calorie Indian diet plan to lose weight.
Isabgol Boosts Digestion
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).
You May b interested in reading – How to get instant relief from gas and indigestion
Isabgol Controls cholesterol levels in the blood
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.
Read – How to reduce triglycerides
Helps in Diabetes
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.
Read – 1200 calorie Indian diabetic diet plan
Helps in conditions like Piles and Fissures
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.
Helps in Acidity:–
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.
Dear Mam, I m taking isabgol in the morning right after breakfast For stool softening but when I passed stool sometime its stucked and then pass out. I take this with 2 spoon with warm milk
Also confirm should I soak it prior 5-6 hours prior to taking it
Can I take this 2 spoon in the morning and 2 in the night to curing fissures problem which is occured with hard stool
Or correct me how to take this for constipation
yes you can take it twice and also increase the quantity to help you better. no need to soak it .
y
I have a thyroid problem.
Can I take esabgol for loosing my wt
yes ,
maam i hv commented but my post was deleted y
Hi Yash ,
it takes time for us to moderate comments and then answer them . your comment was not deleted . may be it is in moderation .
hello maam,
i m suffering from white patch vitiligo, nd me hvind the problm of constipation like gas nd all so it is good to take isabgol regularly or not plz help me out
Yes yash , isabghol will help in your gastric problem .
But maam plz help me in that if I m taking isabgol regular at time…..it will may increase my white patches…this is my doubt
Sometime their is doubt in my mind that taking isabgol regular may increase my disease or me stop taking isabgol or not plz ma’am help me
you should not let your mind and body get dependent on any particular item for a long time period . once addicted , good item can turn bad as well.
sorry i m not sure about it .
Ma’am,
I am 40 yrs, healthy person. Active life. I take Triphala (2 tsp) with luke warm water, or buttermilk daily (with a three weeks break).
Can Isabgol be taken regularly (daily)?
If not for how long at a stretch we can take?
Thanking you in anticipation.
Madhu Sudhan. R
Hi Madhusudhan,
yes you can take 2 tsp of isabghol regularly with luke warm milk at bedtime.
I am 28 month pregnant can i use sat isabgol pls let me know
yes you can
mam, i have problem with anal fissure and lots of blood come out with bowel….sometimes constipation also occur…
Plz help me
Hi Yati ,
bleeding fissure require immediate medical attention . kindly see a doctor. isabghol will help you in easy passage of stools. but it cannot treat fissure.
hello mam
please help me out :'( :'(
i am 20 years old. my problem is that my stomach does’t get cleared in the morning. i go to wash for 7 times in morning and in a day it is 18 times. i don’t have enough money to visit any physician .just now i came across your website and isabgol. please tell me how to consume isabgol so that i can get rid off this problem. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( am dieng from inside ..
Hi Toshi ,
you can have 2 – 3 tsp of isabghol mixed in a glass of warm milk every night to clear your motions next morning.
Hello Mam
Myself diwakar from rajasthan.
I am doing professional studies.
Last 3-4 months.. I am suffering from accute posterior fissure.
Meanwhile taking medicines and other cures regularly I got relief for few days but.. again after couple of days I experience hard stools.. and suffer again with irritation during bowel
movement. Constipation and non-digestion are main to be cure
How can I take isabgol dosage?
With water or milk..?
At what time..? AND
Should I first dissolve isabgol in fluid or should first take it direct and then drink fluid
Hi Diwakar,
you can take 1.5 tsp isabghol in a bowl , add some warm milk to it and drink it fast , the longer you leave this mix , the thicker the paste will get and it will become difficult to consume. you can add a little sugar for taste. also you can add a little haldi for antibiotic purpose.
take it at night before sleeping/
Dear Mam,
My daughter is 8 years old and she is facing gas problem. Is fine If I give her Isabgol. and how to take it and in what quantity & interval
Hi Shiva ,
she is very young to be taking external fiber. its ok to give her a little quantity. but it i best to first rule out the reason of her problem and work to correct it. meanwhile for temporary relief you can give her 1 tsp isabghol with milk at night.
Hello mam,
I am 29 years old. I am suffering from constipation due to this i strain during bowel movement as result internal haemorrhoids has been developed. I had taken treatment for haemorrhoids but it comes back again and again. Doctor consulted me to take as much fibre in diet. Due to my job i have to travel more and it becomes impossible to complete daily fibre requirement .
Can I take isabhol regular for long duration as fibre supplement.
hi Vijay ,
yes you sure can.
hi, my son is 14 yrs old and has difficulty to pass out stool everyday. He eat well that is a balance diet, lot of water i.e about 2.5 litres, and salads, vegetables. Besides, he suffers pain at his anus and left part of his belly after passing out stool. Plz ADVICE.
Hi Sujeet,
have you checked medically ? physiologically every thing looks ok ? please let me know so i can guide you
Dear madam,
From last four days I’m facing constipation and gas Apart from benefits any side effects due to using this laxative.can u help me some combination to take sat isobgal.
Hi Gowtham , not really , it is just husk and will help in elimination . just dont get you body get addicted to them . have it till you feel you are good on your own .
How did isabgol take? Is it drink immediately or wait for some time after added with water?
you can have immediately. the longer you wait , the thicker it gets , and will become difficult to consume.
i mam i m 15 yeara old n i m very fat
i juat wants to reduce weight
wht to do
Hi Palak ,
at this age, weight can be best lost by being physically active . dont think about dieting at this early age .. look for dancing , karate or swimming , skating as an option , if not , take up jogging / waling .
Hello mam,
I having a period 2 and times in one month 8 can’t tell u how much problems I am facing and I have constipation problem too. Pl give me advice how to take asabghol.
Hi Savitha,
you can have 1 tsp isabghol with warm milk and 1 tsp ghee at night.
Hi Madam,
Here is shailesh.
I have problem for Gas, Acidity. I take BP Medicine daily two time.
and pls give me proper suggestion for it. I m very trouble in whole day.
and feeling lazy and not worked proper. pls help me.
I m waiting for your reply,
Thanks
Shailesh Gajjar
Hi Sailesh , these problems can be a result of improper diet timings , or wrong food intake , like very spicy , very fatty foods, very little food intake or excess food intake , you n need to correct the underlying cause.
I am suffering from helibacter philori,ie stomach ulcer.
Helo madam
Was asking if its a problem to use husk mayb 3 times a day for reducing the belly
yes ahmed , too much of anything is not good , same applies to isabghol as well.
Mam,
I am suffering from chronic pancreatitis and the gastric problem alongwith joints pain. Can you suggest me the diet which can help me. Taking Milk is restricted by the doctors because of pancreatitis. Can I have milk in your opinion with the Isabgol.
Hi Ashok ,
we do not really recommend dairy for your condition . you have to make sure you have only fat free milk if you have. you can have isabghol in water too .
Hi.madam
I m suffering from constipation..from 3 months I drink lot of water..nearly at 15 glass…pls give me per meant treatment for constipation pls pls pls…
Hi Amit,
You can have isabghol as mentioned in the article and add a 1 tsp ghee in your glass of warm milk. this will really help
Hello Ma’am, since 1 week m having stomach upset after eating every meal or anything during the day. Please help
Sagar Kumar
Hi sagar , please meet the doctor, this can be stomach infection.
very good article ! i am a diabetic patient and started using isabbgol and getting benefit of the same. Now got full knowledge how to take it.
Thank u very much
Hi. I have suffering from fissur for 3 months and i have eating problem like gas problem and sometimes dirreha. How to consume isabgol please advice.
Hi Soumya ,
whn you have gas , have 1 – 2 tsp isabgol with milk at night before sleeping . and when you have loose motion , have 1 tsp isabgol with curd .
Can i mix isagbol in juices like for example pineapple juice?
yes you can . buit it is most effective with milk / warm water
I am 52 years old. I have digestion related issues, gas trouble, irregular bowel movement, sometimes constipated, many times sticky stools, acidity, burping, burning sensation in stomouch. I have cholestrol. I am taking medicine for BP.
Can I take isabgol ? How to take ?
Thanks
Hello sir ,
thanks for reading at Dietburrp . you sure can take isabgol . take it with warm water or milk at night. if the gas troble is severe , you can take it in the morning as well for the first week .
Madam,I am suffering from gastric problem and acidity since 1year and also constipation.on advice from a friend I started taking Isabgol two times in the morning and night after food.it worked very well.plz advise whether I can continue always.i am aged 65 years
Hello sir,
Thank you for reading at Dietburrp . yes you can take it daily . it will be of help to you .
Madam ji.
I m suffering from piles and fistula since 1 year. Now I m taking homeopathic medicine. Can I take isabgol husk with homeopathic medicine.? Is there is any side effect.
Hellow sir ,
sure you can take it , there is absolutely no side effect. isabghol will make your stools soft to pass to avoid pain.
Madam मै 50 साल का हूँ । मुझे शुरू से ही कब्ज रहती हैं । doctor के अनुसार मुझे Ibs की शिकायत है । पेट पूरी तरह से साफ नहीं होता। शौच का कोई time नहीं है । कहीं सूवह जाना है तो 4 वजे उठ कर पानी पी कर भी साफ नहीं होता।
मै चाहता सूवह उठते ही पेट पूरी तरह से साफ हो जाये।
कभी कभी pressure इतना होता हैं कि शौच रूकती नहीं हैं । पेट मे gas भी रहती है । पेट का altra sound और infection ठीक है । isabgol का कभी फायदा नहीं हुआ ।
कृपया मुझे वताये क्या करू।
Sunil garg
92161 06684
Can i talk on phone with details
Hello Sunil ji ,
you can try adding 1 tsp ghee in a cup of milk and isabgol . it might be of help . do let me know if this doesnt work , we should find some other way out in that case.
Hi madam,
I have got chronic gastritis due to HP bacteria. i’m taking medication as per doctor’s prescription. Will isabgol helps to reduce gastric problems.
Hi Dhanraj ,
yes it might help , but the effects will not be very efficient as your condition is chronic , but it will definitely give you some relief. you can try it for 3-4 days and continue further if you see the benefits.
Payalji,
I have been suffering from psoriasis in the feet. I have been reading up on psoriasis and many recommend psyllium husk to cleanse the colon. Does this really help, should I consult a doctor before taking isabgol? What dosage should I take?
Thanks for all the advice.
Regards
Sumathi
Hi Sumathi,
yes isabgol helps in cleansing your colon. you can take it for 3-4 days in continuation with warm milk at bedtime , and see how it helps you . All the best .
Hi madam,
I have a gastric & kabj problem . kindly tell me that how I can take isabgol on daily basis.and which time
take 2-3 tsp isabgol at night with hot glass of milk and 1/2 tsp ghee .
Hi I’m yas I have gas problem wht shall I do
Hi Yas ,
you can have 2 tsp of isabghol with a glass of warm milk
Hello madam,
I had an piles operation In December but still m suffering from pain and itching in anus so pls help me to get rid of it.
Thank you
Hi Triveni,
Thanks for reading at Dietburrp. i am afraid i cannot help you in this regard , you must see a doctor for the same.
Hi Madam,
I m suffering from constipation, Ist stool hard, and rest brokne stool passed through anus. sometime feel abdominal bloating and bloating on chest…. Pls pls help me out
I taking 50 mg thyroxin per day…. but constipation still not gone…
HI Ashu ,
you can try taking isabghol every night with warm milk and 1 tsp ghee in it , this will really help .
I am suffering from helibacter philori,ie stomach ulcer. The doctor has given me antibiotics and some other relative medicine of stomach. Now I am getting healed up to 60%,but some times a bed noise starts in my lower abdomen, and my legs feel burfing and my mode becomes off. Moreover my stool is disturbed always, sometimes its becomes very hard and sometimes its lack for three days,now I have started spogel for three days,as a result to day I assume my stool soft. I am also suffering from abdomen gass. Now I want to take decide with you,that only i keep and continue spogel or some other medicine.
Hi Javed ,
continue with isabgol for a month , then see the results and decide/
Hi Mam
I was suffuring from colitis,and now cured by homeopathy 90% cured.but just began the problem of anal fissure. paining.burning after passing stool.. one month before.I have never constipation problem.can i have the Isabgol? and how/
pl reply.
thank you.
iqbal
mumbai
Hi ,
yes you can take isabgol
Hello Ms. Banka,
5 days ago, I started to take 2 tsp of isabgol in water half an hour before my lunch. On the same day, I started an exercise regime and changed my diet so as to cut out sugar, wheat products and fatty foods, and introduce a little more raw vegetables. I increased my intake of water to 3litres or a little more. I was careful to have the isabgol with at least a litre of water. But somehow, I have been constipated for the 5 days since starting this (whereas before, I had regular bowel movements). Is this normal? Should I stop taking the isabgol?
Many thanks,
Natalia
Hi Natalia,
this is due to the sudden change in your diet . you can stop isabgol as of now , wait for a week and then start taking it again for better results. too many changes at once is not good for the body
Hello madam, My wife age 40 has regular stomach problem last 20 month I consult three doctor(gasterologist) in Surat,Ahmedabad,Mumbai but there is no solution. can Isabgool help us?
Hello sir,
thank you for reading at Dietburrp. isabgol is good for gastric problems. but whether it is suitable for her or no depends on what her physiology states . but there definitely seems no harm in taking it for a day or two and noticing if any positive change occurs. if it does’nt suit, you can stop taking it
hi mam i am suffering from IBS-D for past 3 years.. can u please help.. i take isabgul with water every night but still next i dont feel relieved… i am tired all time
Hi Neha,
try taking isabgol with milk instead of water . and increase the quantity a bit. you can also add a little ghee to this milk. it really really helps . please have apple , guava, and oats and daliya , these foods will help in making you feel energetic .
कृपा करके विस्तार से जानकारी दे कि buttermilk किसे कहते हैं । in hindi
add 2 table spoon of curd and 150 ml of water , add salt, and corriender leaves and churn it . sorry sir cannot type in hindi .
Ma’am, since 1week m having stomach upset after eating every meal or anything during the day. Please help
Hi Rashi,
please see a doctor, it can be a stomach infection.
Madam, for a long time now i have severe spasmn in the rectal area. This triggers when i have triggered acifity, missed on regular food timings or when I am distressed. In these episodes, i experience on and off constipation, trapping of gas etc., due to trspping of gas i experience severe painful spasm. Is there a permanent relief? Isabgol helps but I feel it is temporary. Is taking isabgol regularly okay? Does it have any side effects. Please let me know so that I csn rid myself of this condition.
Hi Rama,
yes isabgol will help , but it is not a permanent fix to your problem . you must have heaard that prevention is better than cure. so isabgol is a temporary cure for your problem , but yo should look into ways that will help you from preventing this problem. you need to get your food habits analyzed and corrected. drink water in proper quantity and eat enough fiber.
Thank you Madam. Could you pl suggedt a dietician in north bangalore.
hello ,
sorry do not know of any . if you are interested in online consultation, mail us at care@dietburrp.com
My intestine movement has come down. And wharever I eat after 1 hour it becomes acidic.doctor suggested me isabgol whether it works.
Hey Shreyansh,
yes it may work .. you can try it once and see if you have any advantage from it.
mem, mujhe ek saal se fistula ka problem hai, main homeopathy medicine lay raha hu, kiya main raat ko sote samoy isabgol lay sakta hu,ismay may koi side effects to nahi hoga, mein 27 saal ka hu, please tell me mem what I should do
i have replied your mail .. you ll find your answer there
Dear Payalji,
I am using isabgol at evening around 6.00 to 7.00 pm daily. Is it useful in burning fat? My stomach is going big and big. How to reduce my stomach. Moreover i am suffering psoriasis and getting my skin dry when v stop cream. Pls help me in the matter.
Thanks,
Chandrakant
Hello Chandrakant ji ,
yes , as mentioned in the article above, isabgol helps in weight loss. but only isabgol is not going to work for good weight loss. you need watch the foo you eat and exercise too . all these healthy lifestyle changes will help in weight loss. eat lots of salad , have 2 glasses of warm water with lemon and 3-4 cups of green tea daily , for better skin and this helps in weight loss too.
Can you refer brand name of Isabgol. There are so many products and hard to know which is best to take and most effective.?
Thank you
Hi Sid ,
Isabgol is one product where branding really doesnt matter , you can still choose between dabar and himalaya
dear madam /sir am suffrg from ibs since 22yrs .loose stool,lot of gum stool,indigetion-contipated stool,bad smell,incompleate stool, daily 3-4times feeling 2 go 2 motion, but no proper excreation,lot of mucused motion, lazy@sickness pl help me to get rid my problem thank u v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.vv…………………………much if u help me in this regard
Hi Ravinder,
i understand your frustration. dont worry . you need to regularize your eating habits to get rid of IBS completely. also taking isabgol will be beneficial in regularizing your motions. you need to do some exercises too.
Hello ma’am,
I’m suffering from the same problem.
I feel pressure but excretion doesn’t occur properly.
I’m very terrified by this problem. Please suggest more things that should I add to daily routine to get rid of this problem permanently.
Please reply soon.
Hi Ravi ,
you can add 1 tsp ghee in your glass of milk and mix isabghol in it and take ,this will help your problem.
hi,
i m 24 yrs old and i m suffering from IBS- diarrhea and lost lot of weight and i want to know if isabgol will help me in controlling that.
Hi Suraj ,
yes you can consume isabgol. the details of how you need to consume it for IBS are mentioned in the article above.
dear madam , i have gastric problm in stomach, after eating anything i feel gas in stomach and get heavy abdomine from last 2 yeras. i have used many medicines but i didnot recover. mostly i use risek capsul 20 mg but untill i use capsul i feel better after leaving again problm starts. one thing is important to tell you that i m toooo much sensitive i think stomach problm is due to this. i m too much frustrated , now i need ur help , what should i do ?
Hi ,\
Thanks for reading at Dietburrp . Gastric problems can be due to stress, bad eating habvits , improper food timings or physiological problem,sm. the key in treating it is to work on the underlying cause . if your problem is stress related , then you would have to wrk on ways to releax your mind and body and get free from frstration , anger and aggression.
if it is food related, you will have tto correct your food timings , food pattern , consume liquids and good amount of fiber.
also exercises like simple walks an certain yoga asans are helpful in treating it.
Hi Maam,
I’m having frequent belching due to high acidity in my stomach almost everyday.
I’ve come across in this site and I read about this stuff (Isabgol).I would like to know if it is recommended and safe to take isabgol for my acidity?coz I’ ve been suffering this symptoms for a year now.
Thanks.
Hi Leo ,
Thanks for reading at Dietburrp. yes isabgol is recommended for your condition too. you can have it with milk after your meals. also you need to watch your food. avoid too much spicy and hard to digest food. you need to walk for atleast 15 mins after every meal and take a cup of green tea for better digestion and your problem will be solved.
hi maim,
i have digestive problem also stool problem like it is not coming on regular bases and specially in morning i feel full always… can i use it? and if i can then what will be better way to take?
Hi Faizan , yes this will help you in treating constipation. the right way is , post dinner take this 2 tsp isabgol along with a glass of milk
my relatives living in Johannesburg south africa is a chronic sufferer from constipation. is there any natural product like sat iasbgol available there . If so by what name should they ask for it. is there any way of reaching it to them
Hi kv,
a lot of fiber supplements are available at medical store as over counter medicines. you can use them , or ask for psyillum husk , which is nothing but isabgol
How do I consume isabgol for weight loss?can i take it on a daily basis? Will it be useful in the morning or at night?my problem is belly fat..
Hi sabina,
as mentioned in the article, for weight loss, Isabgol can be consumed with a glass of warm water and lemon early in the morning or just before your main meals. This will help you reaching satiety (the feeling of fullness) early, and naturally reduce your food intake.
hi…Maam Banka.
the benefits of isabgol was realy vry interesting and helpful.sometimes…i have constipation problem and i used to drink isabgol with fresh water before retiring to bed.i found it to be safe and natural.i prevented myself frm laxatives because of my age and habit forming hazards.when i visited my doctor she strictly told me to discontinue it cos taking it regularly wud becom a habit forming agent in future.my age is 26yrs ,weight 56kg ,height 5 ft 1 h.
i favoured isabgol because it restricts me from over eating and it also helps in weight management.
Hi Swarnali,
i too agree that at this young age you should not make your body dependent on laxatives. isabgol is safe to consume , but restrict its intake to those days when you have constipation. people aged above 40 can consume it on a regular basis too. or those with cholesterol problem can also continue to take isabgol on a regular basis. you should try consuming green tea just before bed and early morning on empty stomach. this trick works for a lot of people who face constipation.