[The husk of the dried ripe seeds of the Plantago psyllium, P. Indica, P. Ovata, and P. Arenaria plants with laxative and cholesterol lowering activities. The husks contain mucilage that swells on exposure to water and provides an indigestible mucilaginous mass in the intestines, thereby causing lubrication, contraction of the smooth muscles of the intestinal walls, and thus stimulating bowel movement. Psyllium husk is rich in soluble fiber and has a cholesterol-lowering effect. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0033979 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: [GA201] BULK-FORMING LAXATIVES
Unclassified Ingredients
Relation/CHD: PSYLLIUM HYDROCOLLOID
PSYLLIUM HYDROPHILIC MUCILLOID
PSYLLIUM MUCILLOID
PSYLLIUM SEED COATINGS,BLOND
PSYLLIUM HYDROCOLLOID
PSYLLIUM HYDROPHILIC MUCILLOID
PSYLLIUM MUCILLOID
PSYLLIUM SEED COATINGS,BLOND
PSYLLIUM 3.25 GM/5GM