Isabgol seeds

Sanskrit Name    : Ashvagola, Ashwakarna
English Name     : Ispaghula, Blond psyllium, Spogel seeds
Hindi Name         : Isabghul, Snigdhajirakah, Nigdhabijah
Kannada Name   : Issagolu
Telugu Name      : Isapagola
Tamil Name         : Ishappukol,Iskol

Description:

            Psyllium Seeds/ Isabgol seedIsabgol seeds are Boat shaped, seed coats are white in color while the fleshy part is red in color because of which the seeds have a pinkish hue. After dipping in water the seeds swell up and become fragrant. Psyllium seeds come from the big flower of the plant and the structure is very much the same as wheat. It has various beneficial effects including mild laxative, diuretic qualities, and cooling.Isabgol is a traditional medicine that has is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of problems associated with constipation. In Ayurveda, psyllium is considered to have pungent, astringent and cooling properties. it reduces inflammation of the digestive tract and alleviates constipation and hemorrhoids. Isabgol is rich in fiber so it may initially cause gas.

Health Benefits:

It helps in getting rid of bad breath.

It helps to reduce weight.

Isabgol has hygroscopic properties, which makes it good colon cleanser.

It helps in treating headache by grinding some eucalyptus leaves and then applying the paste on the forehead.

Isabgol includes both soluble and insoluble fiber. Adding fiber to your diet (psyllium) could possibly assist reduce blood pressure.

Cure Constipation: Isabgol has natural laxative properties. It is full of fiber. It expands in the digestive tract. Its gelatin base helps in natural bowel movement.
Isabgol is an herb that is popularly used for constipation and for relieving common gastro-intestinal troubles.

Control Diabetes: Isabgol has natural gelatin substance which slows down the breaking down and absorption of glucose in our body.

Reduces Heart Conditions: A diet that is rich in water-soluble fiber has linked with lower triglyceride levels, and also a reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

Diarrhea: It can cure Constipation and Diarrhea. Isabgol helps hardens the stools to deal with diarrhea.

Digestion: Isabgol is rich in fiber that assists in the digestion of meals you eat. It helps patients suffering from chronic digestive problems or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). It helps in quickly pushing waste through the intestine. It makes digestive system healthy as a whole.