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.
Psyllium Fiber. Psyllium fiber is derived from the husk of the seeds of the plant. It is highly soluble in water and forms mucilage, which acts as a laxative purely due to the mechanical effects the fiber bulk produces in the large intestine.syllium slows the passage of stools in the colon, so it is helpful in the treatment of diarrhea. Intake of limited quantities of psyllium has been found to be useful in inflammatory bowel disease, or IBS, but you need to work closely with your doctor to determine the amount of fiber right for you.