Isabgol by samir

Isabgol is portion of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata, (genus Plantago). They are hygroscopic, which make it possible for them to grow and develop into mucilaginous. It belongs to Plantaginaceae family.
In simple word, Isabgol is the seed of the plant known as Plantago ovata. Its leaves have a similar appearance as the leaves of Aloe vera. Isabgol is cultivated in India and Pakistan.
The psyllium seeds come from the big flower of the plant and the structure is very much the same as wheat. It has various beneficial effects including mild laxative, diuretic qualities, and cooling

                                      

1>Nepali name=Isabgol

2>Scientific name=Plantago ovate forsk

3>Indian name=Isabgol

4>English name=Psyllium husk

                  Side effect of Isabgol

Food gives energy, you eat it and if you don’t eat in limit the result will make you fat. Just like that consuming amount more than needed can trigger side effects, take it as you needed. At all the time take it after soaking seeds in water or else, it could possibly cause

• Sometimes, stomach cramping may arise, During this case stop using psyllium husks and seek the advice of your health care professional.
• In case you face any allergic reactions (which are unusual), Consult to your doctor soon before taking time.
• Consult our doctor before taking it in case you have medical records of appendicitis, stomach blockage and etc.

            

The genus Plantago contains over 200 species. P. ovata and P. psyllium are produced commercially in several European countries, the former Soviet Union and India Plantago seed, known commercially as black, French, or Spanish psyllium, is obtained Plantago ovate is an annual herb that grows to a height of 30–46 cm (12–18 in). Leaves are opposite, linear or linear lancelet 1 cm × 19 cm (0.39 in × 7.48 in). The root system has a well-developed tap root with few fibrous secondary roots. A large number of flowering shoots arise from the base of the plant. Flowers are numerous, small, and white. Plants flower about 60 days after planting. The seeds are enclosed in capsules that open at maturity.

1>climate=P. ovata is a 119- to 130-day crop that responds well to cool, dry weather.

of this crop is clear, sunny and dry weather preceding harvest. High night

. A very important environmental requirement

temperature and cloudy wet weather close to harvest have a large negative impact

on yield

2>Soil=Isabgol grows best on light, well drained, sandy loams. The nutrient requirements of

the crop are low

Nitrogen trials under

these conditions have shown a maximum seed yield response with the addition of

22 kg/hectare (20 lb/acre) of nitrogen.

Seed preparation and germation

P. ovata has small seeds; 1,000 seeds weigh less than 2 grams.

carbon dioxide, are ineffective. Post-dormancy seeds show reliable germination in excess of 90% at 29 °C (84 °F), with lower rates of germination as temperature is increased

                                            

At last I would like to give thank to our O.B.T teacher for giving us such kind of project which helps us to know about medicinal herbs

Summited by =Samir kc