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What is the tamil name of psyllium?
pysillum husk
What varieties of psyllium are used in medicine?
The most common species producing seed for medicinal use, in addition to P. psyllium, are P. afra, P. isphagula, P. ovata, and P. indica.
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.
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 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 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.
