Psyllium husk comes from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, an herb indigenous to parts of Asia, the Mediterranean and North Africa. Psyllium Husk is the coating around the seed of the Psyllium plant, therefore it is a completely natural dietary fiber. The psyllium seed husks have been used in herbal remedies since ancient times. Psyllium is rich in soluble fiber similar to oats and wheat. Psyllium Husk is on the whole fiber as psyllium components consist of carbohydrates, sugars, alkoloids, amino acids, proteins, oil, tannins and flavonoids. The role of psyllium seed husks as a dietary aid comes from its soluble and insoluble fiber content which functions as both as a bulking and stool softening agent. Psyllium seed husks work by expanding in contact with water. The psyllium becomes a gelatin like mass which stimulates waste removal through the gastrointestinal tract.

The main advantage of Psyllium Husk is in preventing constipation and promoting colon health. The natural fiber in Psyllium increases the weight of our bowels, and works as a safe laxative. Other than this Psyllium Husk helps in diarrhea, as it contains carbohydrates. Psyllium Husks have anti inflammatory properties, and can be beneficial for those with diabetes. Psyllium Husk also helps in weight loss and its control, maintains healthy cholesterol levels, maintains healthy blood pressure levels, treat IBS, and hemorrhoids, treat yeast infections and it pushes out mucoid plaque.