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.
III. How Bourbon is Made. 1. Grains-The main ingredient in bourbon is corn which varies from 51% to 79% depending on the brand. The other ingredients are rye, malted barley (10-15% each), and in some cases red winter wheat (10%).