What does psyllium do?

Psyllium is the seed of a plant Plantago ispagula which grows in India & Iran. It is used to add bulk to foods, or as a supplement as a laxative. It is also used topically to treat poison ivy and...

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A common dosage for constipation is 2 tsp of psyllium (7 g) taken with at least one glass (8 oz) of water up to three times a day. The dose for diarrhea can be even higher--up to 40 g/day.

Psyllium is one of the safest laxatives available for long-term use. It is widely considered by the traditional medical community as very safe and effective when used in recommended doses for...

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