ISPAGHULA-Herbal Remedy for Constipation

Botanical: Plantago ovata

Family: N.O. Plantaginaceae

Other Name- Plantago

USES

• Urinary disorders
• Diarrhea
• Dysentery
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Rheumatism
• Piles

How to use in different diseases

• The seed powder is useful for urinary disorders. The powder is taken one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day.
• The herb is useful for chronic diarrhea and dsentery. Decoction is taken one teaspoonfuls one time a day.
• The seed is to treat constipation,piles , abdominal pain, inflammations and ulcers.
• The seed oil is helpful in gout and rheumatism. It should be applicable to affected area.
• It is also useful for obesity.

Parts used

Seed

Dose

Oil – Twice daily

Decoction- 5 to 10ml

Powder-3 to 6 gm

Preparations

Oil,Decoction,Powder