ses passage time of the bowel content by increasing the volume of stool, thus exerting a laxative effect. The herb acts as a stool softener by increasing stool water content. Psyllium was superior to ducusate sodium Colace in subjects with chronic idiopathic constipation.
-Anti-diarrhea: absorbs water from the gastrointestinal tract, adjusting the consistency of feces. Plantago major has antigiardiasic activity.
-Cholesterol- lowering effects: A decrease in LDL cholesterol and total cholestero