Crude Drug: Psyllium
Biological Source Plantago psyllium
Family Plantaginaceae
Official used part Dried seeds/husk
Major Marker Constituent Mucilage
Constituentclass Arabinoxylan
Pharmacognostic traditional use Bulk-forming laxative
Drug Type Seed/husk
Scientific Name Plantago psyllium
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.