Plantago ovata is a medicinal plant, also known as psyllium, that can be used for various health problems, such as high cholesterol and constipation.
Plantago ovata, whose scientific name is Psyllium, can be purchased from health food stores and some handling pharmacies.
- Plantago ovata is used to help you lose weight.
- As well as to supplement the treatment of constipation.
- High cholesterol.
- Excess gas.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Uric acid buildup and blood pressure.
- Heart problems.
Among the properties of plantago ovata stand out its laxative, stimulating, antidiabetic and sudorous action.
The part used in the ovata plantago are its seeds to make tea
The side effect of ovata plantago is increased blood sodium levels.
Plantago ovata is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation and in children under 12 years of age.