What Are the Uses of Psyllium Husk?
Psyllium husk is a popular natural ingrediant in laxatives, and is used for constipation. According to MedlinePlus, a joint project between the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, psyllium husks (also known as simply “psyllium” comes from the seed husks of plantago ovata, a plant that is also known as desert Indianwheat. Psyllium is also useful in treating high cholesterol and diarrhea.