Psyllium: the friendly seed of your intestines according to Hildegarde de Bingen
Psyllium is a seed not assimilated by the body.
By gorging itself with water it increases by 5 to 6 times its volume and forms mucilages with a purely mechanical effect.
Your gut will thank you.
Virtues
Brown psyllium:
- increases the volume of stools and promotes the transit of the food bolus. It is not irritating to the intestine, contrary to other plants with the same indication (eg: senna, buckthorn).
- can be used as an appetite suppressant.
- can be added to your preparations directly on the plate: muesli, soup, various dishes ... to promote digestion.
- can be used in cooking as is or reduced to powder, as a thickener and for gluten-free preparations (bread, cake, pastries).
Indication
Do you know Hildegarde de Bingen?
Benedictine, Abbess and emblematic woman of her time (1098-1179), Hildegarde de Bingen marked all of Europe through her influence in the political, feminist, musical, philosophical and medical fields.
Her teaching is the Western equivalent of Indian Ayurveda or traditional Chinese medicine. Famous in Northern Europe, Hildegarde is increasingly known in France.
Diet and power of plants :
Blends of organic plants, fruits, flowers and spices, Hildegarde products are easy to use, tasty and beneficial for health.
They combine the pleasure of doing good and reconnecting with a thousand-year-old knowledge of our European tradition.
Use
Swallow a tablespoon of psyllium. Drink immediately at least 1/4 liter of water.
Or mix directly into your soups, dairy products and compotes.
It is also an interesting thickener in your recipes.
Composition
Psyllium * (plantago afra, of European origin, the variety recommended by Hildegarde).
* product from organic farming.
Analysis per 100g:
- Energy: 917 kJ / 224 kcal
- Fat: 3.2g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Proteins: 17g
- Salt: 0.03g
Special precautions
Store in a cool, dry place.
Conditioning
Box of 100g.
Hildegarde of Bingen.