[Plantago ovata].

M Ceranić, D Kecmanović, M Pavlov, A Sepetkovski, P Kovacević et al.

Review Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica 2006

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Study Type: Review
Population: Patients with constipation and GI conditions

Intervention: [Plantago ovata]. Plantago ovata (psyllium)
Comparator: None
Primary Outcome: Constipation relief
Effect Direction: Positive
Risk of Bias: 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.

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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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