Western Herbalism
Psyllium
Plantago ovata
Also known as Ispaghula, Blond Psyllium, Indian Plantago, Ispagol, Ispaghul, Pale Psyllium, Spogel.
Must be taken with sufficient liquid (≥30ml/g) to prevent obstruction/choking space ½-1hr from other medications monitor in diabetics, thyroid patients powder handlers at risk of allergy onset 12-24hrs /HMPC
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Hyperglycemia
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Post rectal/anal surgery
- Duodenal ulcer
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Peptic ulcer
- Habitual constipation
- Anal fissure
- Dry unproductive cough
- Painful defecation
- Painful urination
- Ulcerative colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Diarrhea
- Crohn's disease
- Dysentery
- Inflammatory intestinal conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Bronchitis
- Constipation
- Cough
- Dry cough
- Mucosal irritation
- Respiratory congestion
- Sore throat
- Ulcers
- Respiratory complaints
- High cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Chronic constipation
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered seed/husk oral: adults 8-40g/day divided 2-3 doses with ≥30ml liquid/g | 8000-40000 mg | |
| children | children 6-12y 4-25g/day | 6000-25000 mg |
| husk | husk 10-30g/day divided /HMPC | 10000-30000 mg |
| Seeds 5-10 g (3 g in children) three times daily | 5000-10000 mg | |
| (G6, G7) 12-40 g per day , husk 4-20 g;(G3) 3-5g .(G43) Children 6 -12 years, half adult dose | 12000-40000 mg | |
| Liquid extract 2-4 mL (1 : 1 in 25% alcohol) three times daily .(G6, G7) Husk 3-5g .(G46) Seeds and husk should be soaked in warm water for several hours before administration | 2-4 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Must be taken with sufficient liquid (≥30ml/g) to prevent obstruction/choking space ½-1hr from other medications monitor in diabetics, thyroid patients powder handlers at risk of allergy onset 12-24hrs /HMPC
indications. Psyllium is traditionally indicated for: Hyperglycemia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Post rectal/anal surgery, Duodenal ulcer, Hypercholesterolemia, Peptic ulcer, Habitual constipation, Anal fissure, Dry unproductive cough, Painful defecation, Painful urination, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Diarrhea, Crohn's disease, and 14 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Psyllium: Powdered seed/husk oral: adults 8-40g/day divided 2-3 doses with ≥30ml liquid/g; children 6-12y 4-25g/day; husk 10-30g/day divided /HMPC ; Alt Med Rev
safety-cautions. Psyllium - Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, sudden change in bowel habits >2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, faecal impaction, GI obstructions, ileus, megacolon, difficulty swallowing /HMPC | Side effects: Flatulence, abdominal distension, intestinal/oesophageal obstruction if insufficient fluid, hypersensitivity reactions (rhinitis, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis esp occupational exposure) /HMPC.
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