Monograph plantago ovata psyllium plantago ovata psyllium description although true psyllium comes from the plant plantago psyllium, the husk and seed of plantago ovata. It is introduced to the nordic countries parallel to the. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Psyllium seed husks are portions of the seeds of the plant isabgol. Ispaghula husk is also known as plantago ovata, i spagol and psyllium. Plantago is a genus of about 200 species of small, inconspicuous plants commonly called plantains or fleaworts. Psyllium plant scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained importance as a traditional medicine throughout the world due to its best medicinal properties. The edible and medicinal uses of plantains plantago species ribwort, ratstail, buckshorn, sea plantain, hoary plantain, p. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Psyllium has been in use as a medicinal agent since ancient times throughout the world.
The greek pedanius dioscorides 40 bc90bc recommended plantain for wound healing, dog bites and burns, and. Ispaghula husk has a long history of medicinal use throughout the world, including in traditional medicine. Plantago ovata pdf plantago ovata psyllium husk for 3 wk while six normal and four ileostomy subjects me ceived. Uses of psyllium in traditional medicine include use as emollient, demulcent, and diuretic. The plants database includes the following 35 species of plantago.
Assessment report on plantago ovata forssk, seminis tegumentum. Plantago ovata a natural source of laxative medicine. The common broadleaved plantain is a very familiar perennial weed, and may be found anywhere by roadsides and in meadowland. Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the plantago ovata plants seeds.
It is a shortlived plant and stays alive for days. The common name plantain is shared with the unrelated cooking. Plantain was known to some of the ancient greek and roman physicians. Being used as a panacea medicinal for everything in some cultures.
Pdf plantago ovata a natural source of laxative medicine. Antioxidant and antitumor of plantago major and cyamopsis. Continuing the high standards set by the widely acclaimed first and second volumes of medicinal plants of the world. Characterization of psyllium plantago ovata polysaccharide and its uses ashwini r. Plantago major, guar beans, flavonoids, phenolic compounds antioxidant activity, antileukemia. Read on to learn more about psyllium indianwheat plants. The world health organization has approved the use of plantago as laxative agent. Isabgol cultivation information guide agri farming. Plantain health benefits and uses as a medicinal herb. Plantain herb has a long history of use as an alternative medicine dating back to ancient times.
Psyllium is the common name used for several members of the plant genus plantago and plantago ovata, psyllium husk and ispaghula husk are other generic name for this imperative plant. Psyllium is a soluble fiber derived from the seeds of plantago ovata, an herb mainly grown in india. This page was last edited on 24 december 2019, at 00. It has shown antiasthma and antidyspnea therapeutic effects. Introduction cancer is the leading cause of death in the developing and. It is in flower from april to august, and the seeds ripen from. Committee on herbal medicinal products hmpc assessment report on plantago ovata forskk. Nontargeted metabolite profiling and scavenging activity. Psyllium plantago ovata forsk is an annual, herbaceous, medicinal plant belonging to the plantaginaceae family and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of the world, such as. Cunningham plantago ovata, known by many common names including blond plantain, 1 desert indianwheat, 2 blond psyllium, 3 and. At the conclusion of their study, stebbins and day hypothesized an introduction. Plantago is an important medicinal plant which has different compounds such as phenolic.
It may be used instead of comfrey in treating bruises and broken bones. Psyllium, scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained a reputation as a natural medicinal plant. Ethnobotanic and medicinal importance 3 shelter belts and other ethnobotanic purpose in medium term. This herb is native to north africa, asia, and the mediterranean region. Plants profile for plantago ovata desert indianwheat. The use of ispaghula husk and seed and other kinds of plantago in traditional medicine is similar to the use of linseed, but such traditional use is. Pdf phytochemistry and pharmacology of plantago ovata. Various correspondence for medicinal properties have been attributed to. Its used as a dietary supplement and is usually found in the form of husk, granules.
Psyllium, scientifically known as plantago ovata has gained a reputation as a natural. List item final assessment report on plantago ovata forssk. Antiulcer and hepatoprotective effects of aqueous extract. Phytoconstituents of plantago ovata psyllium husk contains a high proportion of. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Plantago ovata plantago psyllium ispaghula isaphgol. Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant of plantain, plantaginaceae, family used to treat intestinal disorders. Common plantain quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. Psyllium husk isabgol plantago ovata benefits, uses. Learn more about great plantain uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain great plantain. Plantain is wellknown among herbalists as one of the best, most readilyavailable herbs for first aid. It is cultivated worldwide due to its medicinal importance. Seed and husk of plantago ovata are traditionally used as fiber supplements for the treatment of constipation and some other gastrointestinal disorders. Rao and deepa warrier department of pharmaceutics, aissms college of.
Plantaginaceae plantain family medicinal use of blond psyllium. Miraftab, in medical and healthcare textiles, 2010. These are harvested and used traditionally in medicine and, more recently, in modern health applications. Ishagola, isabghul, spogel seed, ispaghal, psyllium seed, flea seed, plantain seed, isabgol and ishabgul spogel seed. The plantago is one of the genera in family plantaginaceae, a large genus of herbs or subherbs distributed mostly in the temperate region and a few in the tropics. It grows well in cool and dry weather with irregular rainfall.
Based on article 10a of directive 200183ec as amended well established use. When these measures are not successful, it may become necessary to use. The greek pedanius dioscorides 40 bc90bc recommended plantain for wound healing, dog bites and burns, and pliny the roman 23 a. Characterization of psyllium plantago ovata polysaccharide and its use.