Origin and history
Psyllium is a herbaceous plant native to India and Iran, used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to regulate intestinal transit. Its name comes from the Greek psyllia, meaning "flea," in reference to the small size of its brown seeds. Also known asispaghul, psyllium is cultivated for its seeds and their husks (the tegument), which are very rich in mucilage—soluble fibers with exceptional properties for digestive comfort and intestinal well-being.