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Psyllium has three major uses that have been well documented by modern scientific research. These include the treatment of diarrhea , the relief of constipation, and the lowering of serum cholesterol levels.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPsyllium seeds are coated with a substance called mucilage that swells or "bulks up" when exposed to water. This extra volume stimulates the movement of material through the bowel.
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∙ 13y agoAs psyllium passes through the intestines, it absorbs water. This reduces the amount of fluid in the bowel and helps to control diarrhea.
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How safe is psyllium?
Psyllium is one of the safest laxatives available for long-term use. It is widely considered by the traditional medical community as very safe and effective when used in recommended doses for constipation and diarrhea.
What is an antidiarrheal?
An antidiarrheic is an agent used to prevent or treat diarrhea.
What is a dosage for psyllium?
A common dosage for constipation is 2 tsp of psyllium (7 g) taken with at least one glass (8 oz) of water up to three times a day. The dose for diarrhea can be even higher--up to 40 g/day.
What is on sale to treat diarrhea in infants?
Pedialytle is generally considered to be a good over the counter remedy used to treat diarrhea in infants. yogurt is also a well known remedy to help infants with diarrhea.
What are some ways to treat diarrhea in dogs?
One of the most effective ways to treat diarrhea is to take 'Imodium'. Imodium is an opioid drug used specifically to treat diarrhea. One can also use products such as 'Dioralyte' which will prevent one from becoming dehydrated from diarrhea.
How do you treat diarrhea in rats?
Try giving it an enema.
How do you treat a horses with diarrhea?
Deny him of any grass or vegatables only for a week or until the diarrhea stops :)
Is psyllium a wheat product?
No- Psyllium is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae. It is not related to wheat and does not contain gluten. Psyllium husks are from the outer coating of the psyllium seed, like the bran layer of grains.
Can you eat psyllium husk seeds?
"No they are poisonous." The previous answer listed above is simply not true.... "The seeds of the psyllium plant are non-toxic, but ingestion of unsoaked seeds may cause certain degrees of gastrointestinal irritation and inflammation. Chewed seeds can produce profuse diarrhea." http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Plantago/
What diseases does evodia fruit treat?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches.
Is psyllium husk gluten free?
Yes, Psyllium Husk is Gluten free.
What do you do to stop diarrhea in cows?
Find out WHY they are having diarrhea, because diarrhea can only be a symptom to a disease. Never treat the symptom, treat the disease. Cows can have diarrhea from something as serious as Johne's Disease or Bovine Viral Diarrhea, neither of which can be treatable and result in making the difficult choice of culling out your cow herd of those cows that are not only sick, but potentially carriers as well. You're better off to get the veterinarian out to see what's going on instead of trying to find a way to treat a symptom.
