Psyllium

Plantago afra, Plantago isaghula, Plantago ovata (plantain family)

PLATAIN

16", narrow leaves, clusters of minute off-white flowers.

Use whole and ground seeds,

diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, urinary problems, soothing mucilages for digestive and respiratory tracts. Lowers glucose, cholesterol. Bronchitis, pneumonia, Crohn's disease, ibs,

Gentlest laxative, best for long term use.

FDA approves "Eating a soluble fiber from foods such as psyllium as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease."

Do not use within one hour of medications, carful if diabetic, prego, ulcers, colitis,

Drink lots of water with.