Plantago Ovata Benefits and Side Effects

Psyllium has the efficacy of clearing away heat, diuretic and drenching (to improve the problem of dribbling in urine, small amount of urine does not pass), seepage of dampness and stopping diarrhea, and brightening the eyes, and its side effects have not yet been clarified.
Psyllium is sweet in flavor and cold in nature. It belongs to the liver, kidney, lung and small intestine meridians. Its effects include clearing heat, diuresis and drenching, stopping diarrhea by seepage of dampness, improving eyesight and expelling phlegm. It can be used for treating hot drenching and astringent pain, edema and distension, summer dampness and diarrhea, redness and swelling of the eyes, and phlegm-heat cough. There are no authoritative studies on the side effects of Plantago ovata.
The adverse reactions and contraindications of this product are not clear. In addition, the selection and use of Chinese herbs should be under the guidance of a doctor’s diagnosis, and should not be used blindly without authorization. If there is any discomfort, please consult a doctor in time for evidence-based treatment under the guidance of a medical professional.