The mucilage of the Plantago ovata is been used from the ancient period in the curing and treatment of the various diseases and ailments. It has been used in the ayurveda for strengthing of the body, treatment of fever, in diarrhea dysentery etc. The mucilaginous extract of the P.ovata seeds is also been widely used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. The extract is used for its binder property, thickening agent, and as a sustained release agent. It is also been used in the Novel Drug Delivery System for retarding and controlling the release of the drug. Thus, the isapgol has a wide applications and be used in conventional as well as novel dosage forms for delivering the drug.
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