Plz suggest over the counter(without prescription) Psyllium supplements that are!

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not a prescription drug.

Psyllium seed consists of soluble and insoluble polysaccharides (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin). The seeds contain protein, triglycerides, starch and a fixed oil. Psyllium husk contains a high proportion of hemicellulose. Psyllium is astringent, antitoxic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, expectorant and diuretic. Psyllium contains mucilage which is used in common over-the-counter bulk laxative and fiber supplement products for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, dietary fiber supplementation, and diverticular disease. Psyllium seed is high in dietary fiber, making it a good bulk laxative for treating chronic constipation. Psyllium has hypocholesterolemic effects. Psyllium is effective in lowering total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in some with hypercholesterolemia. In the intestines, psyllium may stick to cholesterol contained in foods, keeping it from being absorbed by the body and forcing it to be eliminated. Psyllium may also trap and eliminate bile acids. Psyllium may be recommended by a physician to help soften stool and reduce the pain associated with hemorrhoids. Psyllium speeds the passage of stool through the digestive tract by softening the stool and attracting water thereby producing more bulk. Mucilage in psyllium acts as a soothing lubricant to the intestinal walls and may benefit to people with medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. Externally, a poultice of the leaves is useful for insect bites, poison ivy rashes, minor sores.

Dosage and administration of psyllium

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Psyllium is available in a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) formulations. Psyllium supplements are typically used in powder form, along with adequate amounts of fluids. For constipation, the usual dose is about 3.5 grams twice a day. For lowering cholesterol levels, usuall doses range between 10 to 20 grams per day, split into two or three doses, taken by mouth. For treating diarrhea, the daily doses usually range between 5-15 g.

Do Not Take Any Chemical Based Medicine to Cure Contipation. It will worsen the situation eventually.

Do the following :

1. Buy figs from the market and boil one or two figs in half to full glass of milk. Let it boil well for a few minutes. Then add some organic sugar or honey to it and drink it before sleeping at night.

This will not only cure your constipation but is a great vitamin for your body and help you in so many ways.

2. When you get up in the morning , you drink warm water with half to one tspfull of honey stirred into it and sometimes little fresh lime ito it.

Doing the above two things together will help every one immensely throughout life.

God Bless

Anil Dogra

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