What is Ecoidées Organic Blond Psyllium Powder used for?
The mucilage in Ecoidées Organic Blond Psyllium Powderacts as an intestinal regulator! It helps to rebalance, cleanse, stimulate, protect, soothe, and lubricate the mucous membranes throughout the entire intestinal tract, from the stomach to the colon.
Its benefits for the gut flora and the cardiovascular system stem from the mucilage content of its seed coat (the outer layer surrounding the seed), which provides a very high-quality source of fiber and is particularly well-suited to supplementing our modern diet, which is often lacking in fiber.
Blond Psyllium (Plantago Ovata), also known as pink plantain or ispaghul, is primarily native to India, though it is also found in Pakistan and Iran, and has been known for millennia for its remarkable properties. Its name comes from the Greek “psyllia” (flea) due to the tiny size of its seeds (1,000 seeds weigh less than 2 grams). This plant is used to treat constipation.
More than 10 centuries B.C., Egyptian physicians were already using psyllium as a laxative and to treat urinary tract inflammation. It has also been known for centuries in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. In India and China, psyllium was traditionally used to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. The mucilaginous substances it contains absorb water from food. In the intestines, they form a “gel” that increases stool weight and improves stool consistency. Compared to other bulk-forming laxatives, psyllium is more effective than calcium polycarbophil, methylcellulose, or wheat bran. However, the mucilage in psyllium is found in the seed coat, not in the seed itself. Consuming the seeds can irritate the intestines and offers no benefit compared to the husk powder, which alone maximizes the effect of psyllium and provides all its properties.
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How should this Blond Psyllium Powder be used?
- To gently acclimate your digestive system, start with one teaspoon per day, then increase the dose to two tablespoons or more depending on the desired effect. Overdosing is not possible, except in cases of extreme sensitivity or allergy.
- For a hearty yet very low-calorie snack or breakfast, make a gel with Organic Blond Psyllium Powder using apple or mango juice. Mix well, let sit for 30 minutes, or prepare the night before.
- For a specific appetite-suppressing effect, mix one heaping teaspoon of psyllium into a glass of water and drink it between meals; repeat immediately after a meal.
- For a fiber boost to support digestive comfort, mix one tablespoon of psyllium into a glass of water and drink it with a meal.
- You can choose to consume the psyllium once it has hydrated into a gel (wait about 20 minutes after mixing it with a liquid) or, better yet, consume it immediately after mixing: it will swell in your stomach and cleanse the intestinal walls.
- Psyllium works purely mechanically: it is not absorbed by the body.
- Can be mixed into yogurt or applesauce. It can also be used as a thickener for sauces, broths, jellies, etc.
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What are the side effects and contraindications?
For internal use only. Follow the recommended dosage. Store in a clean, dry place away from heat, moisture, and light. Always keep out of reach of children. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare professional. Never consume after the expiration date. A dietary supplement is not a medication and cannot replace a varied and balanced diet.
What is the composition of psyllium?
100% husks (seed coats) of blond psyllium* (Plantago ovata). Naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, and with no added sugar.
*Product from organic farming certified by Ecocert (FR-BIO-01).
Origin: India.
Ecoidées guarantees a psyllium supply chain that complies with fair trade criteria, providing employment to hundreds of small-scale producers in rural India while offering daily support in the areas of sanitation, health, and education.
Packaging
150 g or 600 g bag.