Herb latin name: Psyllium,Psyllium Extract

Latin name: Plantago affra

Synonyms: Plantago afrum, Plantago psylliumPlantago afrum, Plantago psyllium

Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)

Medicinal use of Psyllium: Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut, acting as abulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes. Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry places in S. Europe.
Edible parts of Psyllium: Young leaves - raw or cooked.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer A sowing can be made outdoors in situ in mid to late spring if you have enough seeds.
Cultivation of Psyllium: Dry places in S. Europe.
Known hazards of Plantago affra: None known

Herb latin name: Psyllium,Psyllium Extract

Latin name: Plantago affra

Synonyms: Plantago afrum, Plantago psylliumPlantago afrum, Plantago psyllium

Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)

Medicinal use of Psyllium: Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut, acting as abulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes. Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry places in S. Europe.
Edible parts of Psyllium: Young leaves - raw or cooked.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer A sowing can be made outdoors in situ in mid to late spring if you have enough seeds.
Cultivation of Psyllium: Dry places in S. Europe.
Known hazards of Plantago affra: None known