plantago afra

Psyllium

Products Psyllium seeds are available as a medicinal raw material and as a drug (e.g., mucilar) in pharmacies and drugstores. Indian psyllium (Indian psyllium husk, see there) is also used. Stem plants Psyllium belongs to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). The parent plants are and . Medicinal drug The mature, whole and dried seeds (Psyllii semen) … Psyllium

Flea seed herb

Synonyms Plantago afra, plantain Plant description The plant is native to the western Mediterranean area and is also cultivated there. The annual herb is up to 50 cm high and very similar to the native ribwort plantain. The stems are branched, while the leaves are arranged in opposite directions and are narrow. Inconspicuous white flowers … Flea seed herb