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Psyllium Husk Seeds
Psyllium Seeds:
Plantago ovata - Psyllium plant belongs to plantaginaceae family and hence seeds
are in dry and grow well in arid climatic condition. Psyllium seed is the main
attraction of ethnobotanical, medicinal or economic importance from psyllium
plant.
Psyllium seeds are harvested in the month of April and May. The seeds are
brownish in colour, smooth in texture and possess a arch in the center.
Chemical Constituents :
Mucilage mainly composed of arabinose, xylose, galacturonic acid, semi drying
fatty oil and small amount of aucubin.
Properties :
Seed has property of mucilage formation on extraction of moisture. Psyllium
seeds are cooling, laxative, soothing, antiacidic, anti diuretic and demulcent.
Specifications :
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Psyllium Seed
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Color
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Light brown to moderate brown
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Odor
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Faint, characteristic
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Taste
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Bland, mucilaginous
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Particle Size
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Not More Than 5.0 % on U.S.S. 35#
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Moisture (loss on drying)
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Not More Than 12.0 %
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Total Ash
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Not More Than 4.0 %
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Acid Insoluble Ash
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Not More Than 1.0%
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Foreign Organic Matter
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Not More Than 0.5 %
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Applications :
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Most effective natural remedy for constipation, regulates bowel functions.
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A bulk forming laxative.
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Helps in reducing risk of heart attack by decreasing serum cholesterol through
proper excretion of bile acids.
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Consumed daily with water/milk after the meals to reduces constipation, fat and
calories.
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Industrially used as basic stabilizer in ice-cream, sizing in chocolate, seed
mucilage are also used in cosmetics.
Psyllium Plant:
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Plant Seed 80%
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Seed 20%
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Husk 25%
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Gola 68%
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Wastage 7%
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Elements
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Values in %
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Husk
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Gola
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1. Moisture
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8.68
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7.10
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2. Ether Extract
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0.35
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5.66
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3. Crude Protein
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9.94
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21.15
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4. Crude Fiber
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2.38
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5. Soluble Carbohydrates
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85.50
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32.50
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6. Ash
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2.14
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3.44
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100%
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100%
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