The seeds and refined colloid are used commonly in commercial bulk laxative preparations. Miscellaneous uses. The psyllium in plantain has been used as GI therapy, to treat hyperlipidemia, for anticancer effects, and for respiratory treatment. In human studies, plantain has been effective for chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough, and cold. Clinical studies show that psyllium seed is useful as a bulk laxative.
Bourbon's mash bill, as noted above, must be at least 51% corn, although in practice, bourbons are made from 60â86% corn. The other grains used in bourbon are generally rye, wheat, and barley. Most distillers use only two of those threeâeither rye and barley, or wheat and barley.
Visit any bar in Kentucky and you're likely to see at least one patron downing a shot of bourbon or enjoying this whiskey in a cocktail such as a Manhattan. This corn-based alcohol shares close associations with the Bluegrass State, although bourbon is easy to find in stores and bars across the country.