Psyllium is a mild laxative & it contains 80% soluble fibre. The main chemical ingredient of psyllium is mucilage; very useful in chronic constipation, piles or hemorrhoids & colon cancer. It has also soothing effects on the gastric & intestinal mucosa and hence effective in gastric irritation and ulceration. Psyllium also lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL) & reduces blood glucose that are suitable for obese & diabetic patients.