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.
1 Made of a grain mix of at least 51% corn. 2  Produced in the USA. 3  Free of additives (except water to reduce proof, where necessary). 4  Aged in new, charred oak barrels. 5  Aged for a minimum of two years to be called straight bourbon.  Distilled at no more than 160 proof (80% ABV).