noun
- plural of psyllium; plants of the plantain family whose seeds are used as a dietary fiber supplement and laxative
Usage: botanical; medical
Examples
- Psylliums are commonly cultivated for their medicinal properties.
- The seeds of psylliums contain high amounts of soluble fiber.
- Many health food stores sell products made from psylliums.
- Psylliums have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The husks of psylliums are often processed into powder form.
- Different species of psylliums grow in various climates worldwide.