Psyllium

Also known as:  Colon Broom;  Psyllium Gum;  Psyllium Husk Fiber

Psyllium is a type of Hemicellulose Mucilage - a mixed Polysaccharide.  It is composed of a Xylan backbone linked with Xylose, Arabinose, Galacturonic Acid and Rhamnose.  Psyllium is classed as an Arabinoxylan.

Cardiovascular System

 Psyllium may alleviate the Pain and Bleeding associated with Hemorrhoids (Psyllium softens the stool, causing the passing of stools to be less painful).  ^[1]

 Psyllium may inhibit the ability of excessive Sodium to cause High Blood Pressure (by reducing the absorption of dietary Sodium).  ^[2]

Digestive System

 Psyllium may increase the excretion of Bile Acids. 

 Psyllium may alleviate Constipation.  ^[3]

 Psyllium may alleviate Diarrhea (by absorbing Water as it passes through the Intestines).  ^[4]

 Psyllium may be useful for the treatment of Crohn's Disease.  ^[5]

 Psyllium may help to prevent and may help to reduce the discomfort associated with Diverticular Diseases:  ^[6]

 Psyllium may help to prevent Diverticulitis and may help to reduce the discomfort associated with Diverticulitis. 

 Psyllium may help to prevent Diverticulosis and may reduce the discomfort associated with Diverticulosis.  ^[7]

 Psyllium may help to prevent and treat Dysentery (when Dysentery is caused by Entamoeba infection).  ^[8]

 Psyllium may help to prevent Gallstones.  ^[9]

 Psyllium may alleviate the discomfort associated with Hiatus Hernia. 

 Psyllium may alleviate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  ^[10]

 Psyllium may help to maintain remission in Ulcerative Colitis patients.  ^[11]

Immune System

 Psyllium may help to prevent Cancer - Breast.  ^[12]

 Psyllium may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  ^[13]

 Psyllium may inhibit the growth of some species of Entamoeba, including: