Ispaghula
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Botanical Name |
Plantago ovata |
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Family |
Plantaginaceae |
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Other Names |
Blond psyllium, Indian plantago, spogel |
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Native to |
Mediterranean |
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Parts Used |
Seeds, seed husk |
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Actions |
Anti-dysentric, laxative |
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Constituents |
Mucilage (10-30%) consisting of polysaccharides –D-xylose Monoterpene alkaloids Iridoids –aucubin Triterpenes –sterols –stigmasterol, beta sitosterol, campesterol, alpha amyrin, beta amyrin Fixed oil –polyunsaturated fatty acids |