Plantago psyllium

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Plantago psyllium - plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxativefleawort, psyllium, Spanish psylliumplantain - any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

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Plantago psyllium

psyllium

Herbal medicine
An annual herb, the seeds of which contain alkaloids, glycosides, mucilage, silica and tannins. Psyllium is believed to be antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and expectorant; it is used internally as a bulk laxative and for bronchitis, diarrhoea and cystitis, and topically for cuts, stings, insect bites, haemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Toxicity
Psyllium powder may evoke an allergic reaction, and unsoaked seeds may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; it should not be used in young children, or in pregnancy (as it stimulates uterine contraction).

Plantago psyllium

Related to Plantago psyllium: Plantago major, psyllium husk, Plantago ovata

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Synonyms for Plantago psyllium

noun plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative

Synonyms

fleawort
psyllium
Spanish psyllium

Related Words

plantain

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