They protect the seed to not get damage before it germinates
Psyllium seed husks
a seed winnower works on the principle that the husks of the seed are lighter than the seed that has not been opened by the birds so the fan in a winnower blows away the lighter husks but lets the heavier seed fall into the box bellow
a seed winnower works on the principle that the husks of the seed are lighter than the seed that has not been opened by the birds so the fan in a winnower blows away the lighter husks but lets the heavier seed fall into the box bellow
a seed winnower works on the principle that the husks of the seed are lighter than the seed that has not been opened by the birds so the fan in a winnower blows away the lighter husks but lets the heavier seed fall into the box bellow
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psyllium seed husks
There are various health benefits of psyllium seed husks. Aside from constipation relief, psyllium seed husks are beneficial for lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, treating boils, and reducing pain from hemorrhoids.
The husks are removed and the seed is used either fresh, boiled, roasted, or fermented.
The seeds are processed into cottonseed oil, while the seed husks are used as a feed for livestock.
Psyllium husks are essentially cellulose. The characteristic that helps improve digestion is the hygroscopic nature of the seed husks that causes them to attract and hold water. Because they are literally fiber and indigestible, but hygroscopic, they help create regular GI movement, thus alleviating constipation, diarrhea, and IBS.
Seedman.com has seeds for sale online, but you can harvest viable seeds from commercial 'soap nuts'. They are sold as husks for washing, but one or two husks in every 100 husks will contain the hard seed. They are still viable after being washed, and you will need to score or weaken the shell before planting. It will take 10 years to produce fruit.
Yes, corn husks are compostable.