Psyllium Seed Husk Whole
Botanical Name - Plantago ovata Other Names - Flea, lspaghua, Spogel, Plantago Psyllium, Isaphgol, Plantago sp., Isabgula, Plantaginis Ovatae Testa Origin - India Flavor Profile - Bland, mucilaginous Typical Preparations - As a tea. The ground or whole husk must always be taken with at least 1 full glass of water. May also be taken as an extract or capsule form though rare. Because of its rather neutral flavor it may be added to most food dishes. Culinary Usages - Gluten-free baking, where ground psyllium seed husks bind moisture and help make breads less crumbly. Other Usages - Animal feed. - horse, goat, buffalow, cow Psyllium seed husks are the actual coating of mucilage around the seed of the plant Plantago ovata, (genus Plantago), a native of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Husks are considered pure dietary fiber They are hygroscopic, which allows them to expand and become mucilaginous.Psyllium seed husk are indigestible and are a source of soluble dietary fiber. Its nutritional v