Description

Ispaghol Sabat at sknatural is the seeds of plant Plantago ovata Forssk.  This plant belongs to family “Plantaginaceae”. It is cold and moist in second order.

Ispaghul comprises 30% mucilages, including polysaccharides composed of xylose and arabinose. It possesses non-assimilable polysaccharides. However, certain mucilages of blond psyllium can still be fermented by the bacteria of the microbiota. Consequently, these bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are less prevalent in chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Additionally, blond psyllium contains iridoids such as aucuboside, contributing to the anti-inflammatory activity of the plant.

Ispaghol Sabat slows down the absorption of sugars and reduces the increase in blood sugar levels after meals. Furthermore, blond psyllium is considered a bulk laxative, recommended for the symptomatic treatment of constipation. This property primarily attributes to the presence of mucilage. These mucilages swell and retain water, increasing the volume of the fecal bolus and aiding in stool softening.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Lisan al-Hamal

Urdu Name(s): Ispaghul, Ispango, Khardanick, Shkampara, Sangpara, Barhang

English Name(s): Spogel (seeds), Plantain

Recommended dosage:

3 to 10 g.

Medicinal uses:

Preparing a simple decoction from the seeds and husk reveals their refrigerant and mildly astringent properties. Furthermore, the plants themselves are well-known for their lubricating, resolvent, local anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory qualities. Ispaghol sabat can be beneficial for treating febrile conditions, catarrhal infections, and kidney problems. However, their main use is in treating chronic constipation, amoebic dysentery, bacillary dysentery, and diarrhea caused by irritation in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, doctors sometimes administer Ispaghul preparations after a colostomy to help form smooth, solid stools.

Doctors commonly prescribe a decoction of seeds for cough and cold, while people apply crushed seeds made into a poultice to rheumatic and glandular swellings. Mechanically, it relieves constipation by forming bland mucilage, possessing mucilaginous properties that exert a soothing and protective action as a demulcent, emollient, and lubricant during its passage through the intestine.

Additionally, seeds in the form of an infusion provide value in urethritis, relieving the burning sensation associated with the disease. Researchers have reported that an oral hydrophilic colloid derived from seeds depresses serum cholesterol levels by 9% compared to the control. However, macerated seeds may induce some internal toxicity. Excessive use may lead to a decrease in appetite and digestive activity.