Persian, ‘asp’ refers to a horse, and ‘Gol’ refers to a flower. ‘Asp-Gol’ means a flower that strengthens and empowers you like a horse. When this word traveled through various languages to reach Pakistan, it became ‘ispaghula’. Ispaghula is a small shrub or grass-like plant belonging to the genus Plantago, with around 200 species, one of which is Plantago Ovata, known for its husk, and it is the most widely used worldwide. India is the number one country in the world for ispaghul production, accounting for 80% of the total global demand, while the United States is the leading importing country, sourcing ispaghul from other countries. The demand for ispaghul is very high in Europe and Asian countries, and it is increasing day by day. What is so special about it?
Psyllium Husk Powder Special thing.
The special thing lies in the tiny seed’s shell. Since it is a plant of cold and dry regions, God has endowed the outer shell of its seed with tremendous power. This is that the seed’s shell is naturally rich in pure fiber, which can absorb 14 times more water than its weight. A dry, cold area means less water for the plant. So, this special characteristic of these tiny seeds is that they absorb water and the salts present in it through their skin and store water naturally, allowing them to sprout. When humans discovered this quality, they started peeling off and collecting the skins, which are known as Psyllium Husk.
Psyllium husk is a miraculous medicine for the stomach. It contains pure fiber that begins its work as soon as it reaches the stomach.
Whether you have constipation or diarrhea, in both cases it corrects your stool movement, thereby acting as a natural laxative.
The fiber present in it lowers cholesterol, opens up heart vessels, reduces blood pressure, and thereby strengthens your heart health.
This natural fiber also helps in controlling high blood sugar.
It is a miraculous medicine for many stomach and intestinal issues and diseases. It is also effective in reducing pain for patients with hemorrhoids.
It is a fantastic item for reducing obesity. However, do not give it excessively to thin children.
It reduces acidity in the stomach and is also great for mild diarrhea.
It also helps in reducing stomach ulcers.
The actual determination of the length and breadth of human life is primarily done by its stomach, and psyllium is the best ally for the stomach. Make it a regular part of your diet and prolong your life. However, it can cause allergies in some people, which is quite rare. If consuming psyllium causes your eyes to swell or results in pain or swelling in your throat, do not use it at all. Secondly, do not take it without water or liquid, as it can form a gel by clinging to surrounding water, and if you attempt to dry consume it, it may stick in your throat and obstruct your breathing. After using it, light cramping in the stomach may often occur. You can use it with food, but it is also appropriate to use when in discomfort. It can also be consumed with juice or yogurt; make it a part of your meal with one spoon (seven grams) daily, and then observe the effects. Can it be cultivated?
This is a plant of a sensitive area, such a region where the climate is dry and cold. For this, rocky and sandy soil is also required so that water does not collect there; planting is done in October and November. By sowing 7 to 8 kilos of seeds per acre, a production of 700 to 1000 kilos can be obtained if proper management of soil, water, and fertilizer is done. After this, the processes of harvesting and seed cleaning are carried out. The crop is ready in six months. Each plant has approximately 15,000 seeds. Seeing the utility of the seed husk, the American government’s FDA has officially permitted its medical use to its pharmaceutical companies, among which Procter & Gamble has manufactured many medications under the brand name Metamucil, including pure husk, capsules, and fiber biscuits.