A mucilaginous plant that swells in water to provide bulk in the intestine and promote movement of the contents. Ispaghula is used to treat constipation. Brand names are Fybogel, Fybozest, Konsyl and Regulan.
The test drug (1) was Indian PSH (husks of Plantago ovata FORSSKAL, synonym: Plantago ispaghula ROXBURGH; plantaginis ovatae testa) in a 100% preparation without fat, sugar, aroma or other additives.
The gel nature and structure of the carbohydrate of ispaghula husk ex Plantago ovata Forsk.
Regarding the drafts on Ispaghula husk and seed as well as on Psyllium seed, however, they only contain information on the well-established medicinal use without a traditional use.