Psyllium Seeds

Also known as:  Flea Seeds

Psyllium Seeds are the small, dark reddish-brown Seeds from the (Indian) Psyllium Plant.

Botanical Names

 Plantago ovata (Dark Psyllium, Flea Seeds)

 Plantago psyllium (Pale Psyllium;  Ispaghula;  Spogel Seeds;  True Psyllium)

 Both species of Psyllium belong to the Plantain (Plantaginaceae) family.

Part Used

 The Husks from Psyllium Seeds are more beneficial than the whole Seeds.

Cardiovascular System

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

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

Digestive System

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may facilitate the secretion of Bile Acids.  ^[3]

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may alleviate Constipation.  ^[4]

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may alleviate Diarrhea (due to the Psyllium content of Psyllium Seeds absorbing Water as it passes through the Intestines).  ^[5]

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may help to prevent Diverticular Disease and help to reduce the discomfort associatedw ith Diverticular Diseases:  ^[6]

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may help to prevent Diverticulitis and help to reduce the discomfort associated with Diverticulitis. 

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

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may alleviate Dysentery (when Dysentery is caused by Entamoeba infection).  ^[8]

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may help to prevent Gallstones.  ^[9]

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may alleviate the discomfort associated with Hernia - Hiatus.

 Psyllium Seeds (husks) may reduce Intestinal Permeability (by increasing the production of Short-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids such as Butyric Acid, Acetic Acid and Propionic Acid which nourish the Intestinal Mucosa of the Intestinal Wall).  ^[10]