Psyllium Husk

PLANTAGO PSYLLIUM (PLANTAGO PSYLLIUM / PLANTAGO OVATA) The Intestinal Regulator—A Seed of Digestive Health, Mucosal Protection, and Metabolic Support BOTANICAL IDENTIFICATION Scientific Name: Plantago psyllium L. (syn. Plantago ovata Forssk.)Common Names: Psyllium, Blond Psyllium, Ispaghula, Desert IndianwheatFamily: Plantaginaceae Plantago psyllium is an annual herbaceous plant growing 15 to 45 centimeters tall, characterized by narrow linear leaves and slender flowering spikes bearing tiny white blossoms. The oval seeds are enclosed in small capsules and are highly mucilaginous upon contact with water. Native to arid regions of the Mediterranean, West Asia, and North Africa, it is now cultivated extensively in India, Pakistan, and Iran for commercial seed production. It thrives in dry, sandy soils with full sunlight. Key adaptations include a deep root system for drought tolerance and mucilage-rich seed coats that enable rapid water absorption and dispersal during rainfall. CULTUR