- Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
- Plantago ovata (Psyllium) properties
- How to use Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
- Side effects of Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
- Contraindications for Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant, also known as Psyllium, that can be used for several health problems, such as high cholesterol and constipation.
Plantago ovata, whose scientific name is P syllium , can be purchased at health food stores and some handling pharmacies.
Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
Plantago ovata serves to help you lose weight, as well as to complement the treatment of constipation, high cholesterol, excess gas, type 2 diabetes, uric acid accumulation and heart problems.
Plantago ovata (Psyllium) properties
The properties of plantago ovata include its laxative, stimulating, anti-diabetic and sweating action.
How to use Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
The used part of the plantago ovata is its seeds for making tea.
- Plantago ovata tea: Boil 3 grams of the seeds with 100 ml of water for 5 minutes. Let stand until cool, strain and take up to 3 times a day.
Side effects of Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
The side effect of plantago ovata is the increase in blood sodium levels.
Contraindications for Plantago ovata (Psyllium)
Plantago ovata is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation and for children under 12 years of age.
