Definition of ispaghula in English:

ispaghula

(also ispaghul, isabgul)

nounˌɪspəˈɡuːlə

mass noun

The dried seeds of a southern Asian plantain, chiefly used medicinally in the treatment of dysentery.
The plantain is Plantago ovata, family Plantaginaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- For constipation, a bulk-forming laxative, such as bran or ispaghula husk (eg Fybogel), can be helpful if it is hard to get enough fibre.
- It may help to take a fibre supplement such as ispaghula husk or mild laxatives such as lactulose solution, which soften bowel motions.
- Your GP may suggest fibre supplements, such as ispaghula or bulk-forming agents, if your symptoms do not improve.
- This soluble fiber derived from ispaghula seeds is found not only in Metamucil but also in many other bulk-fiber products sold to control constipation.
- Psyllium husk (referred to as ispaghula husk in the study) has the ability to absorb 40 times its own weight in moisture.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Persian and Urdu ispaġol, from asp 'horse' + ġol 'ear' (because of the shape of the leaves).

词汇	ispaghula
释义	Definition of ispaghula in English: ispaghula (also ispaghul, isabgul) nounˌɪspəˈɡuːlə mass noun The dried seeds of a southern Asian plantain, chiefly used medicinally in the treatment of dysentery. The plantain is Plantago ovata, family Plantaginaceae Example sentencesExamples For constipation, a bulk-forming laxative, such as bran or ispaghula husk (eg Fybogel), can be helpful if it is hard to get enough fibre. It may help to take a fibre supplement such as ispaghula husk or mild laxatives such as lactulose solution, which soften bowel motions. Your GP may suggest fibre supplements, such as ispaghula or bulk-forming agents, if your symptoms do not improve. This soluble fiber derived from ispaghula seeds is found not only in Metamucil but also in many other bulk-fiber products sold to control constipation. Psyllium husk (referred to as ispaghula husk in the study) has the ability to absorb 40 times its own weight in moisture. Origin Early 19th century: from Persian and Urdu ispaġol, from asp 'horse' + ġol 'ear' (because of the shape of the leaves).
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