Isabgol Processing Plant

Isabgol also known as Psyllium husk is derived from the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata. It has its roots in the Sanskrit words “asp” and “ghol,” together meaning "horse flower". The plant has long and narrow leaves and contains around 70% soluble fibre and 30% insoluble fiber.Plantago ovata Forst. Isabgol (Plantago ovata) is an important medicinal crop of India. It is an stemless herb. The husk is the rosey-white membranous covering of the seed which constitutes the drug, and is given as a safe laxative, particularly beneficial in habitual constipation, chronic diarrhoea and dysentery.