Ease Up That Constipation

Nature Remedy

Isabgol is an extract powder obtained from a plant called Psyllium plant. This vegetable is extracted from the seeds of this plant by crushing. This powder is mainly used as a constipation regulator. Isabgol soaks up water and swells up inside the stomach. It also peps up the water content of the stools. This eases the normal peristaltic and the bowel mobility. This vegetable is an ancient medicine used in India for the treatment of syndromes associated with constipation. Larger percentage of the people do not get sufficient amount of fiber from the daily food. This resulted in more of the people been obsess and they having problems related to indigestion.

Content

The fiber content in this vegetable is soluble in nature. This fiber is different from the other types of fibers. It helps to control the blood cholesterol levels. Isabgol forms a coating layer on the intestines and prevents the absorption of cholesterol into the arteries. Thus the cholesterol levels in the body are stayed. Isabgol also helps to inhibit heart attacks by controlling the serum cholesterol levels. It also helps to regulate the blood sugar levels and insulin reactions by reducing the absorption of fats and glucose in the intestine.

Isabgol also helps to clean the gastrointestinal tract by attaching to the toxins present there, molecule for molecule, and passed along with the bulk. Thus the toxins are excreted from the body. Isabgol also helps to prevent indigestion, and flatulence. It removes any material, which may cause intestinal obstruction. Isabgol helps to prevent lethargy and gives a feeling of well being and good health.

Isabgol is recommended for relief of problems associated with chronic constipation such as piles, fissures and fistulas. Isabgol helps to moisten the hard stools and brings down the burning sensation after defecation. It helps to reduce strain during defecation in persons suffering from cardiovascular diseases, hernia and pregnancy.

Side Effects

Isabgol does not have any, as it is not absorbed in the intestine. Isabgol does not mix with any other drugs and also does not disturb the absorption of other essential substances e.g. vitamins and mineral. However this powder should not be administered to person vomiting, with fever and abdominal pain. This extract should not be taken together with any other medication, as this will reduce the desired effects. Even the elderly persons can safely drink it.

Isabgol can be compounded as an additive in any of the high fiber breakfast cereals and other natural laxatives. It can also be taken daily as a dietary supplement but is not advisable for persons who is used to taking high fiber foods.