Isabgol

Product information

Scientific Name: Plantago ovata

Seed Shape: Ovoid-oblong, Boat shaped

Seed Size: 1.0 mm long

Seed Colour: Light pink / Brownish pink

Usage: For germination

Age: Fresh

Origin:  India

Packing: In plastic bag

Seed availability: Throughout the year

General Details

Botanical Name: Plantago ovata

English Name: Spogel, Psyllium, Ispagol Psyllium, Blond Psyllium

Hindi Name: Isabgol, Ispaghula, Aspaghol, Ashvagola, Ashwakarna

Family: Plantaginaceae

Propagation: By seeds

Medicinal Properties

Seeds: Cooling, Laxative, Soothing, Anti-acidic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-hyperglycaemic, Anti-peptic ulcer, Lipid, BP & bad cholesterol lowering.

General characteristics

Isabgol is a herbal medicinal plant cultivated in India mainly in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is a short-stemmed annual herb that grows up to a height of 30 to 40 cm. A large number of flowering shoots arise from the base of the plant Leaves are born alternately on the stem.

Flowers in terminal spikes; fruit a capsule. Seeds are translucent and concavo-convex.  The seed husk is thin, boat shaped, white, translucent, odourless with mucilaginous taste. The root system has a well developed tap root with few fibrous secondary roots.

Medicinal Uses

Isabgol is a natural remedy for constipation regulates bowel functions by stimulating nutritional program of digestive system. Isabgol is a very good source for removing body toxins and is a good dietary fiber supplement.

It contents natural fibers which are part of healthy regimen and has ability to decrease symptoms of fatigue loss of energy and other severe health problems. It is natural bulk forming laxative.

It helps to reduce risk of heart attack by decreasing serum cholesterol through proper excretion of bile acids. Also helps in eliminating accumulated toxic, chemicals and excessive waste. It is also useful in Diarrhea, Piles, lowering BP, blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels.