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Plantago Ovata |
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Latin name: Plantago ovata
Indian name: Isabgol husk
Habitat: The plant is cultivated largely in Gujarat, Punjab and South Rajasthan . The factory for preparation of husk is located at Sidhpur in North Gujarat . In Maharashtra , it is found to be grown successfully near Pune. About 30 thousand hectares of area is said to be under cultivation for the drug in India .
Useful in: The seeds, as well as, husk are used as demulcent laxative, emollient in the treatment of habitual constipation, amoebic and bacillary, chronic diarrhea,.
Reference: Pharmacognosy by K.KOKATE page: 125
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