View Psyllium Husk Gif. Psyllium /ˈsɪliəm/, or ispaghula (isabgol) /ˌɪspəˈɡuːlə/, is the common name used for several members of the plant genus plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber best known for preventing constipation.
Psyllium husk is a type of dietary fiber that comes from the seeds of the plantago ovata plant.
How to use (plus dosage). Psyllium /ˈsɪliəm/, or ispaghula (isabgol) /ˌɪspəˈɡuːlə/, is the common name used for several members of the plant genus plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. How to use (plus dosage). Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing.