Psyllium Chemical Properties

Odor

dark-reddish brn., odorless, almost tasteless

CAS DataBase Reference

8063-16-9

Psyllium Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Psyllium is a gum obtained from the plant of the plantago genus. it hydrates slowly to form a viscous dispersion of concentrations up to 1%. a clear, gelatinous mass is formed at 2%. it is used in bulk laxa- tives. psyllium husk, having a purity of no less than 95% is a source of beta-glucan soluble fiber.

Definition

ChEBI: Psyllic acid is a very long-chain fatty acid.

Clinical Use

Bulk-forming laxative

Psyllium(8063-16-9)Related Product Information

• Semen Plantaginis
• plantagoside
• drawing powder
• Oxidized hydroxypropyl starch
• Starch oxide
• Starch
• Hydroxypropyl starch
• Acetylated Dishtarch Phosphate
• DISTARCH PHOSPHATE
• Pre-gelatinized Starch
• Agar
• gleditsia sinensis lam gum
• Starch, hydrogen phosphate, 2-hydroxypropyl ether
• STARCH ACETATE
• Modified Starch
• phosphate ester starch
• PHOSPHATEDDI-STARCHPHOSPHATE