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Psyllium

Medical Definition: Dried, ripe seeds of Plantago psyllium, P. indica, and P. ovata (Plantaginaceae). Plantain seeds swell in water and are used as demulcents and bulk laxatives.
Guide Notes: drug only; plant source is PLANTAGO
Also Called: Isogel,Metamucil,Plantaglucide,Reguval,Ispaghule Gum,Plantago Seed,Ispaghula
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 8063-16-9

Psyllium Medical Definitions and Terms

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