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Dictionary » P » Psyllium seed Psyllium seedpsyllium seed The cleaned, dried ripe seed of plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed.
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