Scientific name
Plantago afra, syn. Plantago psyllium
Family
Plantaginaceae
Origin
Mediterranean basin
Parts Used
Drug consisting of ripe and dried seeds
Chemical constituents
- Mucilage;
- Proteins;
- Iridoid glucosides;
- Fatty acids;
- Triterpenes;
- Phytosterols;
- Alkaloids (indicaine, indica mine, plantagonin)
Psyllium in Herbal Medicine: Properties of Psyllium
Psyllium and its seeds are mainly used in the treatment of constipation, thanks to their mucilaginous coating.
