Psyllium husk contains soluble fiber that may benefit your digestion and heart health. It may also help lower your risk of developing certain health conditions.
 
It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking psyllium is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas
 
(Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative (ESCOP 2003a; ESCOP 2003b; ESCOP 2003c; Williamson 2003; FDA 1985).
(Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movements (by increasing bulk volume and water content) (Sweetman 2007; WHO 2007; ESCOP 2003a; ESCOP 2003b; ESCOP 2003c; Bradley 1992; FDA 1985).
(Used in Herbal Medicine to) provide(s) gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity (EMEA 2013a; EMEA 2013b; EMEA 2013c; Pray 2006; ESCOP 2003a; ESCOP 2003b; ESCOP 2003c; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Gennaro 2000; Bradley 1992; FDA 1985).
The following combined use(s) or purpose(s) is/are also acceptable:
(Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative to provide gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity and promote bowel movements (by increasing bulk volume and water content) (EMEA 2013a; EMEA 2013b; EMEA 2013c; Sweetman 2007; WHO 2007; Pray 2006; ESCOP 2003a; ESCOP 2003b; ESCOP 20003c; Williamson 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Gennaro 2000; Bradley 1992; FDA 1985).