Psyllium contraindications, materia medica, uses, drug interactions

Psyllium

Herbal Constituents and Uses | Contraindications

Common Name:	Psyllium	Photo Gallery
Genus / Species:	Plantago ovata
Part Used:	Seed
Energetics:	Sweet, neutral
Meridians:	Spleen, stomach, colon
Active Constituents	Mucilage including arabinoxylan Fixed oils including linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids Starch
Medical Use:	Mild laxative in chronic constipation Demulcent Antidiarrhoel
Dose:	Powder, seeds F. Powder 2 or more tablespoons, variable per day. GEM 5 to 10g of the seeds, 3 to 4 times daily. Sufficient fluids must be taken with the preparation. 150mls water to 5g preparation. AC Capsules of powdered husk 200mg capsule, 3 times daily. Cold maceration 20g seeds in 200mls water, taken at night. ESCOP 3.5g 1 to 3 x daily. Children 6 - 12tyars 1/2 dose. Double dose for irritable bowel ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER INTAKE WHILE USING THIS HERB

Contraindications

1) Do not use this herb where there is esophageal stenosis, abnormal intestinal narrowing or bowel obstruction, due to bulk forming effect which may cause or further complicate impaction.
2) In cases of insulin controlled diabetes dosage may require alteration with use of this herb.
3) There may be reduced absorption of all oral drugs when combined with this herb.
4) There have been rare cases of allergic reactions known with this herb.

The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us.