Benefits of Psyllium Husk According to Ayurveda

  

Psyllium Husk According to Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda, it strongly considers Psyllium Husk to be a wonder plant owing to it being a natural coolant, having laxative and diuretic properties, making it a beneficial health healer

What is Psyllium Husk

Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds.  It’s most commonly known as a laxative, or to increase fiber intake for healthier bowel movements. However, research shows that taking psyllium is also beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas. 

It reaches its laxative effects when it forms into a gel, acting as a lubricant as it moves through the digestive tract. The increased water in the intestines helps soften stool and makes it easier for the colon to move the waste through the digestive tract to maintain regularity. Through this process, psyllium helps trap and remove waste that weighs you down. Feeling sluggish can be a sign, you need more fiber, and psyllium husk is a great solution.

Psyllium fiber gel in the gut also helps to trap bile and the cholesterol it contains inside the digestive tract, preventing it from being reabsorbed while it removes it as waste.

Is Psyllium Husk Bad For You

According to research, there's no evidence that daily use of psyllium as a fiber supplement is harmful. Fiber has a number of health benefits, including normalizing bowel function and preventing constipation.

Since psyllium creates intestinal bulk and has laxative effects, to some this substance may cause adverse side effects. You may be especially prone to side effects if you're new to psyllium or if you take more than the recommended amount per day. Some of the possible side effects include abdominal pain and cramps. However, it is most likely that you will see regular bowel movements within a day or two, which in turn is going to help you feel more energetic.

It is advised if you do suffer from kidney disease, or if you have trouble swallowing to seek medical advice before consuming Psyllium. Also, its advised that Children should not be given psyllium unless it's under the guidance of a medical professional.

Prebiotic Fuel for the body

Psyllium husk is considered to have prebiotic effects, which means it feeds bacteria and helps it grow. This is great news for your gut biome, which contains trillions of bacteria that help with digestion and absorption of food, and need that fuel from psyllium husk to help your gut function at its best.

It has been successfully used for digestive issues such as Crohn's Disease,  Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis,  Haemorrhoids,  abdomen pain, wheat intolerance, Celiac Disease, all because Psyllium helps to balance gut bacteria.

Properties of Psyllium Husk:  Alkalizing

GUNAS (NATURE): heavy, oily, smooth, mucilaginous

DOSHAS: Vata/Pitta Balancing    

                 May increase Kapha

Superpower:  Intestinal Powerhouse

Tastes: Sweet

The Benefits of Psyllium Husk

What’s so great about Psyllium Husk?

• Prebiotic Effects 

• Promotes digestive health

• Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels

• Supports heart health by lowering cholesterol

• Reduces hunger between meals

• The topical application of psyllium paste can be helpful in relieving the burning sensation and inflammation

• Has laxative effects that help the digestive tract, and aid in maintaining healthy regular bowel movements

• Psyllium can be helpful in controlling the growth of “bad bacteria” in the intestine

• Psyllium is useful in fever to relieve burning sensation, and thirst and to lower the temperature

• Psyllium is useful in relieving dry cough

• Psyllium is helpful in removing excess mucus from the body

• Roasted psyllium seeds are helpful in managing diarrhea and dysentery