Journal of Developing Drugs
Open Access

Abstract

Exploring the Health Benefits of Psylium: From Digestive to Drug Delivery

Seemab kousar, Abbas Shahid*, Zaiba Kausar, Amina Ghaffar, Adnan Ahsan, Zoha Zainab and Misbah Murtaza

A significant medicinal plant grown in India, Pakistan, and Iran is psylium. The psylium seed's husk, which is abundant in arabinoxylans, is used to treat some digestive problems. Additionally, it is added to meals to enhance their fiber content, appearance, mechanical properties, and sensory qualities. Psylium used in large doses can cause bloating and gas. In rare instances, prolonged exposure to psylium husk in sensitive people might result in skin irritation and respiratory allergies. Additionally, psylium has been said to have wound-healing, cholesterol-lowering bladder problems, high blood pressure, hemorrhoids, constipation as well as diarrhea and for treatment of skin irritations. It is used in numerous elimination programs and even in the fight against colon cancer. The article will provide a thorough analysis of the range of contemporary psylium applications. It will also be discussed whether psylium can help with wound healing and whether it can be used in wound dressings. Therefore there is a need to elaborate health benefits of psylium husk in terms of its nutritional quality to emanate the public health disorders and make food products at household level.

Published Date: 2023-10-03; Received Date: 2023-09-01