Psyllium is an agricultural crop with downy leaves and globose flowers, followed by glossy seeds. Psyllium is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae. Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium. Psyllium seeds contain a type of fiber called mucilage.

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Psyllium is known by various names such as Plantago Psyllium, Flea, lspaghua, Spogel, Isaphgol, Plantago sp., Isabgula, Ispaghula etc

There are mainly four products of psyllium such as

• Psyllium Seeds
• Psyllium Husk
• Psyllium Husk Powder
• Psyllium Industrial Powder

Psyllium products have many medical and industrial applications. Psyllium products are mainly used in Pharmaceutical, Food & beverages Industries.

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Psyllium grows in sandy and silty soils. Environmental requirement of psyllium crop is clear, sunny and dry weather preceding harvest. High night temperature and cloudy wet weather close to harvest have a large negative impact on psyllium yield.

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The medicinal benefit of Psyllium includes reducing blood cholesterol levels, constipation, piles, fissures, acidity, ulcers reduce obesity and many more. Psyllium is also very useful in Diarrhea, Dysentery and other bowel disorders.

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It is recommended to avoid breathing in the dust from psyllium powder when mixing. The dust can cause an allergic reaction when accidently inhaled.

It is advisable to take psyllium as directed by doctor or in consultation with pharmacist. Psyllium is beneficial to take with plenty of water, cool water or with liquid. Taking psyllium without enough liquid may cause it to swell in the throat and cause choking. It can be taken just before meals or in between meals. Because of its ability to absorb fluids in the intestine, while using Psyllium, drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.

It is always advisable to take psyllium after medical consulting. Psyllium may cause side effects such as difficulty breathing, stomach pain, difficulty swallowing, skin rash, itching, upset stomach and vomiting.

For manufacturing psyllium products with quality of international standards need various processing machines for different manufacturing process from raw material, production to packaging and dispatching psyllium products. The plant and machineries require for manufacturing psyllium products includes Milling, Dehusking Machine, husk Separator, Pneumatic Conveyor, Roller Mill, Ultrafine Grinder, Siever, Powder Cone Mixer etc.

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There are various processes for the producing psyllium products such as cleaning, fumigation, sterilization, comminuting and purifying psyllium,  dehusking, grinding, packaging and dispatching etc.

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