Psyllium Husk

Ayurveda
Written By Solful Living

WHAT is psyllium husk?

In Ayurveda, it strongly considers Psyllium Husk to be a wonder plant owing to it being a natural coolant, having laxative and diuretic properties, making it a beneficial health healer.

Psyllium husk is considered to have prebiotic effects, which means it feeds bacteria and helps them grow. This is great news for your gut biome, which contains trillions of bacteria that help with digestion and absorption of food, and need that fuel from psyllium husk to help your gut function at its best.

It has been successfully used for digestive issues such as Crohn's Disease,  Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis,  Haemorrhoids,  abdomen pain, wheat intolerance, and Celiac Disease.

What’s so great about Psyllium Husk?

  • Prebiotic Effects 

  • Promotes digestive health

  • Has laxative effects that help the digestive tract, and aid in maintaining healthy regular bowel movements

  • Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels

  • Supports heart health by lowering cholesterol

  • Reduces hunger between meals

  • The topical application of psyllium paste can be helpful in relieving inflammation

  • Psyllium is useful in fever to relieve burning sensation, and thirst and to lower the temperature

  • Psyllium is useful in relieving dry cough

  • Psyllium is helpful in removing excess mucus from the body

  • Roasted psyllium seeds are helpful in managing diarrhea and dysentery

Properties of Psyllium Husk

Alkalizing

Gunas (nature): heavy, oily, smooth, mucilaginous

Doshas: Vata/Pitta Balancing; Increase Kapha

Superpower: Intestinal Powerhouse

Tastes: Sweet

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