Our modern diet usually lacks in fibre, as most of it is removed from the cereals including floor by hulling, refining and peeling of fruit and vegetables before consuming them. Studies in the field of biochemistry and medicine have led to the conclusion that the fibre content of our food plays an important role in the natural functioning of the body. Lack of dietary fibre leads to innumerable health disorders resulting in chronic headache, pyorrhoea, dental decay, obesity, appendicitis, polyps, constipation and other bowel disorders.

Psyllium Husk is a natural agent to provide sufficient dietary fibre to the fibre deficient food. Psyllium Husk is a complete natural fibre and does not contain any additives or preservatives. Psyllium has a long history of use throughout the world. Psyllium has been used in traditional medicine in India and finds mention in ancient Indian Ayurvedic prescriptions. Psyllium is also known to be used in China, US, & Europe.

Pharmacological action: Psyllium husks are pure dietary fiber, composed mostly of hemicellulose. They act as a sponge in the intestinal tract, swelling as they absorb water and waste material in the bowels. Hence forming a soft, bulky mass that passes through the colon faster (keeping potentially toxic waste from depositing in the colon) and passes out smoothly and easily.

Psyllium husk is used as emollient, demulcent and laxative and in the treatment of chronic constipation, amoebic and bacillary dysentery diarrhoea due to irritative conditions of gastronintesna tract its action is purely mechanical and is due to large amount of mucilage contained.

According to Ayurved and Unani System of medicine, Psyllium is cooling, soothing, & softening substance and prevents acidity.

Properties of Psyllium Husk

- High Affinity to Water
- Non-habit forming
- Non-Toxic
- Purely mechanical action (body does not assimilate it)
- Completely Natural

Uses & Applications of Psyllium Husk

a) Commercial: There are various commercial uses of Psyllium Husk in food, pharmaceutical and other industries.

Psyllium Husk can be used in health drinks, beverages, ice cream, bread, biscuits, other bakery products, rice cakes, jams, instant noodles, breakfast cereals, etc., to improve the fibre content of the food as also to increase the bulk of the food.

In addition to the fibre content, it may also be added to fresh fruit drinks or flavoured drinks to improve the mouth-feel of the drink and make in more rich and impart good texture to it.

It may be added to drinks in order to prevent the solid ingredients of the drinks to settle down and maintain homogeneous distribution of such ingredients. It improves softness and body texture of food. Prevents crumbling of solid ingredients due to moisture retention. Provides strength as binder and stabiliser.

Of course, the above uses are in addition to Psyllium Husk being in itself a directly consumable natural fibre to treat constipation, acidity and a score of bowel related problems.

Psyllium Husk is available in various grades according to the purity and mesh size etc. to match the individual user needs.

b) Medicinal:

Psyllium has been used in traditional medicine in India and finds mention in ancient Indian Ayurvedic prescriptions. Psyllium is also known to be used in China, US, & Europe.

Psyllium Husk is used mainly for its following medicinal benefits:
As a natural laxative to cure constipation and related problems.
As an aid in lowering cholesterol levels in blood. Please refer to American Heart Association comments on: FDA approval of psyllium health claim in this regard.
To cleanse bowel from toxic substances in a purely mechanical way.
To treat ulcers in stomach and bowel.
In addition to the above uses various pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic companies are finding out more and more uses of this wonder-herb from India.

Psylium Husk - Grades & Specifications:
Psyllium Husk is available in various grades according to the purity and mesh size etc. to match the individual user needs.

Purity: 70% - 99.5% purity
Mesh Size: Coarse Husk to 200 mesh

Psyllium Industrial Kha Kha powder is also available We would be glad to send you specifications of various grades of Psyllium husk on request: Please contact us for obtaining specifications.

Packaging: Available in 15 / 25 Kg. Paper bags with polythene liner inside, or as per buyer's requirements.

Storage Conditions: Store in cool & dry place and avoid direct sunlight.

Container Stuffing Information: 9.5 M. Tons for Psyllium Husk and 18 M. Tons for Psyllium Husk Powder per 20' FCL, without palletisation