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.
Most Irish whiskey is blended [Jameson, Bushmills], but there are some high-dollar single malts [Laphroaig]. Serve it: Neat or on the rocks. Bourbon is American whiskey. Corn is the dominant grain used to make bourbon (instead of barley), which gives it a notably sweet taste, often with hints of vanilla picked up from the oak barrels. Bourbon has a long history in Kentucky, but it can be made anywhere, if it meets certain federal guidelines.