Isabgol (psyllium husks) a natural vegetable product in highly purified form is nature’s highest soluble fiber .It is obtained from plantago ovata (Isabgol) seeds. This product is mainly used as a bowel regulator.It absorbs water and swells up to give increased bulk in the intestine……. Psyllium seed husk consumption has noteworthy negative and positive attributes. A properly trained person can address the potential side-effects between prescription medications , and the potential interactions between herbs or supplements and psyllium seed husk...........

The FDA has published that psyllium, among other water-soluble gums, have been linked to medical reports of esophageal obstruction (Esophageal food bolus obstruction), choking, and asphyxiation.(net based data) 

• • Its action is mostly mechanical. As it increases the volume of stool help relieving constipation. But on prolonged use the colol looses its original Paristolic motion and lead to habitual constipation.
  • In yogic therapy'the sankha prakhyalana' process can be learnt...in gist,taking few glasses of warm saline water and making some specific yogic postures like udarkarsan asana,tiryak bhujangasan,etc...it sounds difficult,but not so...bit initial interest should be there.