Psyllium Husk - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Psyllium Husk;

NCIt synonyms : Plantaglucide; Ispaghula; Psyllium Seed Husk; Psyllium Gum; Psyllium Hydrophilic Mucilloid;

NCIt related terms : psyllium;

NCIt definition : The husk of the dried ripe seeds of the Plantago psyllium, P. Indica, P. Ovata, and P. Arenaria plants with laxative and cholesterol lowering activities. The husks contain mucilage that swells on exposure to water and provides an indigestible mucilaginous mass in the intestines, thereby causing lubrication, contraction of the smooth muscles of the intestinal walls, and thus stimulating bowel movement. Psyllium husk is rich in soluble fiber and has a cholesterol-lowering effect.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A plant with seeds that are used as a mild laxative. The outer layer of the seeds swells when wet. This increases the size of stool and helps it pass more easily through the intestines (lower part of the digestive tract). Psyllium is a type of bulk laxative.;

UNII : 0SHO53407G;

CAS number : 8063-16-9;

Drug name : Isogel; Metamucil;

NSC code : 83420;

Codes from synonyms : 01218; CDR0000476319;

Details

Origin ID

C29250;

UMLS CUI

C0353946;

See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Product containing ispaghula husk (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Product containing psyllium (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid [ICD-11 Extension code]
- ispaghula husk [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
Validated automatic mappings to BTNT
- ispaghula (psylla seeds) [ATC Code]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]

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