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References
Psyllium - Gold Coast Naturopath

Psyllium (Plantago psyllium):

 

Therapeutic actions:

 

Bulk laxative, demulcent. (Mills, 1994, p. 177)

 

Phytochemical constituents that enhance these:

 

  • Fixed oil, mucilage. (Mills, 1994, p. 176)
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Supporting evidence:

 

In animal studies on rabbits, rats and guinea pigs, psyllium has been shown to stimulate the ileum. (Willard & McCormick, 1992, p. 75)

 

 


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