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2. Psyllium - Wikipedia

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   Psyllium husk after processing Plantago afra, a member of the plant genus from which psyllium can be derived. Psyllium (/ ˈ s ɪ l i əm /), or ispaghula (/ ˌ ɪ s p ə ˈ ɡ uː l ə /), is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage.

3. Here's What Psyllium Husk Really Does to Your Body - AOL

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   Meanwhile, whole psyllium husk can be used as an ingredient and works best for making breads due to their texture, Franziska Spritzler, R.D., a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator ...

4. Psyllium Husk Powder Is an “it” Supplement. But Should it Be?

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   For one thing, Yawitz says that psyllium husk powder is an excellent source of soluble fiber—a type of fiber that forms a gel-like substance when mixed with water. “This gel-like substance ...

5. Lactitol - Wikipedia

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   In February 2020, Lactitol was approved for use in the United States as an osmotic laxative for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. [8] [9] [10] Lactitol in combination with Ispaghula husk is an approved combination for idiopathic constipation as a laxative and is used to prevent or treat constipation.

6. Plantago - Wikipedia

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   Psyllium supplements are typically used in powder form, along with adequate amounts of fluids. A dose of at least 7 grams daily taken with adequate amounts of fluid (water, juice) is used by some for management of elevated cholesterol. There are a number of psyllium products used for constipation. The usual dose is about 3.5 grams twice a day.

7. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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   This is an alphabetical list of plants used in herbalism. Phytochemicals possibly involved in biological functions are the basis of herbalism, and may be grouped as: primary metabolites, such as carbohydrates and fats found in all plants; secondary metabolites serving a more specific function. [1]

8. Human uses of living things - Wikipedia

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   Scholars have traditionally divided uses of animals, [1] plants, [2] and other living things into two categories: practical use for food [3] and other resources; and symbolic use such as in art [4] and religion. [5]

9. Zoopharmacognosy - Wikipedia

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   A cat eating grass – an example of zoopharmacognosy. Zoopharmacognosy is a behaviour in which non-human animals self-medicate by selecting and ingesting or topically applying plants, soils and insects with medicinal properties, to prevent or reduce the harmful effects of pathogens, toxins, and even other animals.