Unfermented gel fraction from psyllium seed husks

Details Unfermented gel fraction from psyllium seed husks Unfermented gel fraction from psyllium seed husks

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Prats, Francisco (Department: 1651)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...

Containing or obtained from plantago

C424S725000, C514S054000, C536S123000, C536S128000

Reexamination Certificate

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06946152

ABSTRACT:
A purified form of a gel-forming component of psyllium seed husks is disclosed, along with a process for obtaining the gel-forming fraction from psyllium seed husks. Methods of using this gel-forming fraction as a laxative and hypocholesterolemic agent are also disclosed.

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