Psyllium is a medicinal plant of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are well known for its mucilaginous properties. Psyllium Husk (commonly known as “Ispaghula” or “Ispaghol” or “Isabgol”) consists of the epidermis and collapsed adjacent layer obtained from the dried ripe seeds of Plantago. We manufacture Psyllium Husk from the seeds of the plant species Plantago Ovata commonly known as white or blonde Psyllium, Indian Plantago or Isabgol.
Psyllium husk is obtained by mechanized de-husking of the seeds of Plantago Ovata. It is a rich source of dietry fibre consisting of both soluble and insoluble fibre. We manufacture Psyllium Husk in various Purity Grades and Colour Index including –
a) Purity – 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 98%, 99%
b) Colour Index
Psyllium husk powder is obtained from milling of Psyllium Husk whole.The milling is done using an Ultrafine mill. We are capable of producing Psyllium Husk powder with following specifications –
a) Purity – 85%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 98%, 99%
b) Particle Size – 30#, 40#, 60#, 80#, 100#, 140#
c) Colour Index – L66+, L70+, L72+, L76+, L78+, L80+, L82+
Psyllium Lali is the de-husked grounded Psyllium Seed. It possesses many medicinal properties of Psyllium Seeds and is used as animal and cattle feed.
Kha-Kha is a by-product from Psyllium Husk production. This fine powder is brown to lightbrown in colour, primarily used in animal feed, soil conservation, soil binder, moisture retention, organic manure and industrial binder. An important characteristic of Kha-Kha is its Swell Volume –
(i) NLT 16 ml/g
(ii) NLT 22 ml/g
Smilax manufactures various Psyllium Husk Formulations at its Pharmaceutical factory certified to WHO-GMP standards and located in the industrial zone of Baddi (H.P., India). Various formulations include –
(i) Psyllium Husk Powder in different flavour mixes
(ii) Psyllium Husk with mixed Indian Herbs
(iii) Psyllium Husk with Lactulose
(iv) Psyllium Husk with Polyethylene Glycol
(v) Psyllium Husk with Lactitol Monohydrate