see also under Indian psyllium and Plantaginis ovata semen
Quality defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC monograph: Well-established use: Internal: Constipation to soften the stool, e.g. after rectal or anal examinations, for anal fissures and hemorrhoids like Plantaginis ovatae semen. Additionally: Well-established use: Irritable bowel syndrome, support for a cholesterol-lowering diet
Approval: Stool irregularities,irritable bowel syndrome(irritable colon), diverticulosis, in the presence of an artificial bowel outlet and as a supportive measure in Crohn's disease.
ESCOP monograph: Indian psyllium seeds/Indian psyllium husks: constipation, for easy bowel evacuation with soft stools, e.g. anal fissures, hemorrhoids, after rectal-anal surgery, during pregnancy; irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea of various causes.
additionally: as an addition to a low-fat diet for mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.
Commission E-Monograph: Indian psyllium seeds/Indian psyllium husks: chronic constipation and to facilitate bowel evacuation in cases of anal fissures, haemorrhoids, after rectal-anal surgery, during pregnancy; supportive therapy for diarrhoea of various causes. for irritable bowel syndrome.