plantago psyllium

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Noun plantago psyllium has 1 sense

fleawort, psyllium, Spanish psyllium, Plantago psyllium - plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative
--₁ is a kind of plantain

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Plantago Psyllium

Description:

Plantago psyllium, also known as psyllium husk, is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the Plantago genus and is commonly used for its medicinal properties. Psyllium husk comes from the seeds of this plant and is rich in dietary fiber.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A medicinal plant with small seeds rich in dietary fiber.

Sample Sentence:

The doctor recommended taking plantago psyllium supplements to improve digestion.

Sense 2:

The outer covering of the seeds of Plantago psyllium used as a natural laxative.

Sample Sentence:

She mixed a spoonful of plantago psyllium husk into a glass of water as a natural remedy for constipation.