Plantago affra

Plantago affra
Family:Plantago affra; Laxative.
Common name:Psyllium
Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut acting as a bulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes. Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds.

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