Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits of Psyllium (Plantago ovata) Husk and Seed
Aunjum Reyaz Shah, Paras Sharma, T. Longvah, Vinod Singh Gour, S. L. Kothari, Yasir Reyaz Shah, Showkat Ahmad Ganie
Abstract
Psyllium is an important medicinal plant cultivated in India, Pakistan, and Iran. The psyllium seed's husk is rich in arabinoxylans, and this component is used for treating certain gastrointestinal problems. It is also used as an ingredient in foods to improve their fiber content, texture, and rheological and sensory characteristics. Large doses of psyllium can give rise to flatulence and bloating. Also, in rare cases, psyllium husk can cause skin sensitivity and respiratory allergy in sensitive individuals after prolonged exposure.
Topics & Concepts
PsylliumPlantago ovataBloatingHuskIngredientFood scienceFlatulencePlantagoMedicineTraditional medicineDietary fiberChemistryBiologyBotanyAbdominal painGastroenterologyFood composition and propertiesPolysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsPolysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls