Benefits of psyllium husk

Psyllium husk also known as psyllium ovata, plantago, psyllium blonde psllium, isphagula. Psyllium husk is native to india, Iran, Pakistan (Asia and Mediterranean regions). Psyllium hsuk is high in fiber, has a neutral flavor, bland color and soluble in water. Psyllium husk contain alkaloids, amino acids, oils, protein, tannins, flavonoids, sugars, carbohydrates. Psyllium seed husks are indigestible in human beings and are often used as a source of dietary fiber. Psyllium husk encourages healthful, friendly intestinal bacterial such as lactobacillus acidophilous and bifidobacteria that can be used to treat chronic constipation-works like natural laxatives, bowel disorders, controls the amount of time waste matter transits the colon and therefore works well for diarrhea because it absorbs excess fluid. Psyllium husk reduces fecal incontinence, reduces appetite, relieves pain caused by ulcerative colitis, prevents crohn's disease. Excellent intestinal cleanser-speeds out toxins from colon thereby improving intestinal health.  Helps prevents colon cancer. It helps reduce hunger cravings and may be helpful in weight loss combined with exercise. Psyllium husk helps lower saturated fat and cholesterol, decease coronary heart disease (CHD) and blood cholesterol levels.

How to use psyllium Husk for colon cleanse


Take 2 full tablespoon of psyllium husk per 3 glasses of water and lemon/vinegar
Take 2 spoons of blackstrap molasses along with psyllium husk. Black strap molasses is high in mineral, vitamin (black-strap is an excellent carrier for psyllium husk and it can replenish the body's nutrients such as Iron), Do this for one week and make sure to drink 8-10 glasses of purified water with lemon daily.
Note: when psyllium is added to water, it turns into gelatin like mucilaginous.

Possible side effect: Anaphylaxis can occur from exposure to dust. People with a history of bowel surgeries or anatomic abnormalities may experience choking or gastrointestinal tract obstruction if taken without adequate amount of water. Can have potential herb supplement interaction, so it is advisable you take this without other medical drugs during cleansing.