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Psyllium is the seed of a plant Plantago ispagula which grows in India & Iran.

It is used to add bulk to foods, or as a supplement as a laxative.

It is also used topically to treat poison ivy and insect bites.

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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.


How do you call psyllium in Tamil?

Psyllium is called "ஈசாப்கோல்" in Tamil.


What is psyllium husk called in Hindi?

Psyllium husk is called "Isabgol" in Hindi.


What is the tamil name of psyllium?

pysillum husk


Is psyllium husk gluten free?

Yes, Psyllium Husk is Gluten free.


How many teaspoons are in a gram of psyllium husk?

Psyllium husk is a fiber supplement, and its weight can vary depending on how densely it is packed. On average, one teaspoon of psyllium husk weighs around 2.5 grams. Therefore, there are approximately 0.4 teaspoons in a gram of psyllium husk.


How many calories in 1 Tablespoon of psyllium husks?

18 calories in 1 tbsp of psyllium husk


What risks are involved with psyllium?

cases have been reported of patients suffocating when a mass of psyllium blocked the upper airway.


Why should you not take psyllium with medications?

The only reason not to take psyllium with medications is that it effects the absorption of some medications. The recommendation is to take your medication 2 hours before or 2 hours after consumption of psyllium.


How do you ingest loose psyillum husks without chocking?

One should not attempt to eat loose psyllium husks. If psyllium is needed for fiber in the diet, one should purchase products containing psyllium, or mix the psyllium husks into the dough or batter for home-baked bread, muffins or cookies.


How long does does psyllium husk take to work?

Psyllium husk taken for its fibrous benefits seems to work differently in each person. For some people psyllium husk works instantly and for others it takes about one day.


What has the author D P Mathur written?

D. P. Mathur has written: 'Psyllium production and marketing in India' -- subject(s): Botanical drug industry, Plantago ovata, Plantago psyllium, Psyllium products industry