{"product_id":"psyllium-husk-whole-organic","title":"Psyllium Husk Whole","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsyllium Husk (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantago ovata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia and Iran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantago ovata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is now cultivated throughout the Mediterranean, western Asia, and parts of the southwestern United States. A member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantaginaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, psyllium is prized for the mucilage-rich outer coating of its seeds, known as the husk. Traditionally valued for its soothing, demulcent qualities, psyllium husk is widely used in wellness practices and as a functional food ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its mild, neutral flavor, psyllium husk blends easily into smoothies, cereals, baked goods, and other recipes, where it serves as a natural thickener. It may also be prepared as a tea, encapsulated, or incorporated into topical skin care formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always take psyllium with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 8 ounces (250 mL) of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as inadequate fluid intake may cause the husk to swell and create a choking hazard. If taking medications, consume them at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone hour before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseveral hours after\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e psyllium, as its mucilage may reduce the absorption of certain drugs. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have difficulty swallowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118576484540,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/1520\/0444\/files\/Psyllium_Husk.jpg?v=1783987090","url":"https:\/\/fernapotheca.com\/products\/psyllium-husk-whole-organic","provider":"Fern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}