Sand platain
Sand plantain (Plantago psyllium) also named plantago afra, belongs to the psyllium family. it’s native to africa and western asia, but is also cultivated in poland. sand plantain seeds, i.e. psylli semen, dried in special conditions, are used for medicinal purposes.
Blond plantain is a plant popular in the regions of high sun exposure and humidity. Thus, it grows in Canary Islands, Spain. Blond plantain farms can be also found in India, the US or Brazil. It is mainly used in herbal medicine and cosmetics industry.
Sand plantain and blond plantain by Purella come from verified Polish suppliers. It is fully natural, gluten-free and non-GMO. Recommended to diabetics and suitable for persons on vegetarian and vegan diets.
Fiber for a healthy intestine and fit body
Do you need a natural plant product, that would help you regulating intestinal motility, getting rid of constipation and facilitating weight loss? Seeds of sand plantain and blond plantain contain soluble fiber, that cleans out the digestive system and controls frequency of bowel movements. Fiber gives a feeling of fullness, thus hampering an uncontrolled eating urge. It contributes to slimming. Sand plantain also acts as a prebiotic and feeds good bacteria in the intestine.
Sand plantain in your healthy diet
Seeds of sand plantain along with blond plantain help regulating the digestive system. It is recommended for constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn disease, elevated levels of cholesterol and high blood sugar.
Plant seeds could be used by children and adults, due to their safety and high tolerance level. Children aged 6-12 should take a drink made of ½ teaspoon of seeds mixed with 1-2 glasses of water, 2-3 times a day. Children above 12 - 1 teaspoon, 2-3 times daily. For elevated levels of cholesterol, it is advised to take 3 teaspoons mixed with 1-2 glasses of water, 2-3 times a day. Seeds are to be taken between meals, at least 1 hour before taking any other medicines.
Sand plantain provides the fiber supplement to an everyday diet. Seeds can be served as topping for salads as well as added to soups or yogurts.
DID YOU KNOW?
The fiber of sand plantain origin is fermented slower than other types of fiber. It allows for reducing flatulence and other gastric distress.
Life-giving seed-only bread
- 1,5 GLASS OF ROLLED OATS
- ¾ GLASS OF FLAXSEED by PURELLA
- 1 GLASS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND 1 GLASS OF MIXED NUTS
- 5 Tbsp OF VITAL FIBER
- 2 Tbsp OF PUMPKIN SEEDS AND 2 Tbsp OF CHIA SEEDS by PURELLA
- ½ Tbsp OF COCONUT SUGAR by PURELLA
- ½ TEASPOON OF HIMALAYAN SALT by PURELLA
- 2 Tbsp OF VEGETABLE OIL OR CLARIFIED BUTTER
- 400 ML OF WATER
