[Plantago ovata].
Study Design
- نوع الدراسة
- Review
- المجتمع المدروس
- Patients with constipation and GI conditions
- التدخل
- [Plantago ovata]. Plantago ovata (psyllium)
- المقارن
- None
- النتيجة الأولية
- Constipation relief
- اتجاه التأثير
- Positive
- خطر التحيز
- Unclear
Abstract
Plantago ovata is a high fibre bulk forming laxative. It absorbs water and expands to provide increased bulk and moisture content to the stool. The increased bulk encourages normal peristalsis and bowel motility. Clinical Indications: Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, Appetite, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes mellitus.
باختصار
A high fibre bulk forming laxative that absorbs water and expands to provide increased bulk and moisture content to the stool, which encourages normal peristalsis and bowel motility.
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