The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago John S. C. Abbott. The people of a story are not to be neglected as sources of interest.
Although psyllium is best known as a laxative, itâs said to help with a wide range of health issues, including: 1  Constipation. 2  Diabetes. 3  Diarrhea and loose stools.  Heart 1  disease. High blood pressure.  High 1  cholesterol. Irritable bowel syndrome 2  (IBS) Metabolic syndrome.  Obesity.
Overview. Psyllium is a soluble fiber used primarily as a gentle bulk-forming laxative in products such as Metamucil. It comes from a shrub-like herb called Plantago ovata that grows worldwide but is most common in India.Each plant can produce up to 15,000 tiny, gel-coated seeds, from which psyllium husk is derived.f you are not used to taking psyllium, it is best to begin with a low dose (such as 1/2 tsp. in an 8 oz. glass of water once a day), then increase to 2 tsp. in 2, 8 oz. glasses of water per day, as needed. Your health care provider may recommend higher doses of psyllium to treat certain conditions.