Description of Psyllium Seed Husk
Psyllium husk is white fibrous material derived from psyllium seeds. It is an effective product with varieties of uses in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food products industries. Psyllium Husk consists of the epidermis and the collapsed adjacent layers removed from the dried ripe seeds of Plantago Ovata. Psyllium husk contains huge amount of soluble and insoluble natural fibers responsible for it's laxative action. Psyllium husk powder is the pulverized form of husk. Its gradient depends on its sieve size.
Function of Psyllium Seed Husk
1. It can protect people from indulging in high-risk colon cancer risk.
2. Psyllium is an effective aid in diet therapy for type II diabetic patients, and has the effect of lowering blood lipids and blood sugar.
3. Psyllium is also used to treat mild to moderate diarrhea cases.
4. Psyllium husk is not a digestible fiber, it will absorb water and bile acids in the stomach and intestines. Due to this effect, the stomach becomes fuller, thereby reducing hunger and cravings, while preventing the reabsorption of fatty acids in the stomach.
5. Psyllium can benefit patients with hemorrhoids by softening the stool so that it can easily pass through the anal cavity.
6. It can further improve the control of hypertension patients and lower blood pressure.
Application of Psyllium Seed Husk
Main use in pharmaceutical formulations, breakfast cereal, as a basic stabilizer in ice-cream and frozen deserts, as sizing agent in chocolates, in bakery product like rice cake, jams etc.