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اسفرزه(نام علمی: Plantago psyllium یا Plantago ovata) یکی از گیاهان است و در ایران از جمله در بلندی‌های بالای ۲۵۰۰ متر در استان کهگیلویه و بویراحمد می‌روید.در زبان بلوچی به آن برنجاسک می گویند و این گیاه در بلوچستان ایران و پاکستان به وفور رشد میکند که بلوچها تخم این گیاه را جهت رفع اسهال با ماست مخلوط کرده و به خورد بیمار می دهند که بسیار موثر است. این گیاه علفی و یکساله، بدون ساقه یا دارای ساقه‌های کوتاه و برگهای باریک، دراز و نوک تیز با سه رگبرگ سراسری در جهت طول برگ، گلهای کوچک آن به صورت سنبله‌های استوانه‌ای یا تقریبا مدور به طول ۵/۱ تا ۳ سانتی متر در راس دمگل ظاهر می‌شوند و محتوی دانه‌هایی به رنگ قهوه‌ای مایل به زرد هستند. ارتفاع این گیاه به ۱۰ تا ۳۵ سانتی متر می‌رسد. میوه این گیاه پوشینه، شکوفا، دو خانه و محتوی معمولاً یک دانه کوچک، لغزنده و به رنگ قهوه‌ای در هر خانه‌است . این گیاه به حالت خودرو روی چمن‌های خشک، چراگاه‌ها، مزارع رها شده، علف زارها، کنار راه‌ها و جویبارها و بیابان‌های بایر دیده می‌شود. این گیاه در مرحله رویش بیشتر به آب و هوای خشک و سرد نیاز دارد ولی در طول دوره رسیدن بذر و برداشت نیاز به هوای خشک و آفتابی دارد. کاشت تا برداشت تکثیر بوسیله دانه و در زمین‌های شنی قابل نفوذ، شخم زده و عاری از علف‌های هرز صورت می‌گیرد. برای این کار ابتدا، شیارهایی به عمق ۴ تا ۵ سانتی متر و به فواصل ۶۰ سانتی متر، در زمین ایجاد می‌کنند. سپس دانه‌ها را هنگام بهار در این شیارها می‌کارند و نیز غلطک ملایمی بر روی آنها می‌زنند، تا دانه‌ها از قشر نازک خاک پوشیده گردند. معمولاً پس از نمو دانه‌ها و پیدا شدن گیاهان جوان، فاصله آنها را از یکدیگر به نحوی زیاد می‌کنند که هر پایه از دیگری لااقل ۱۰ تا ۱۵ سانتی متر فاصله داشته باشد.مقدار بذر مورد نیاز ۵ تا ۷ کیلو گرم در هکتار است. طول مدت جوانه زنی ۷ تا ۱۰ روز می‌باشد. گیاه احتیاجات آبی متوسطی دارد، ۵ تا ۶ آبیاری سبک به دلیل سیستم ریشه‌ای کوچک در طول دوره رویش برای گیاه کافی است، آبیاری دوم باید با یک وقفه ۱۰ تا ۱۵ روزه صورت گیرد. احتیاجات غذایی گیاه پایین است، ۵۰ تا۷۰ کیلو گرم در هکتار کود ازته در دو نوبت، ۲۰ تا ۳۰ کیلو گرم در هکتار کود فسفره و ۲۵ تا ۳۵ کیلو گرم در هکتار کود پتاس برای رشد گیاه کافی است.۶۰ روز پس از کاشت بذر گیاه به گل می‌رود و ۸ تا ۱۷ روز بعد آماده برداشت است. هنگامی که سنبله‌ها به رنگ قهوه‌ای مایل به قرمز در آیند و برگهای پایینی خشک شوند و بیفتند و برگهای بالایی قهوه‌ای رنگ گردند بهترین زمان برداشت است. ترکیبات و اثر اسفرزه دارای اسید گالیک و تانیک و نیز گلیکوزیدی به نام اوکوبین( Aucubine) در قسمت‌های مختلف و مقدار فراوانی لعاب است به طوری که با قرار گرفتن دانه در آب پوسته خارجی آن متورم می‌شود و پس از پاره شدن لعاب از آن خارج می‌گردد. در حدود ۳۰ درصد پوشش دانه اسپرزه را یک ماده جاذب آب تشکیل می‌دهد که موسیلاژ نامیده می‌شود و پس از خیس شدن و جذب آب، لعاب می‌دهد همین که دانه اسفرزه با آب آغشته شد در حدود ۱۰ برابر حجم خودش متورم می‌شود و به شکل لعابی در می‌آید . خواص و کاربرد نرم کننده شکم، ضد زخم روده و معده، ضد حرارت و عطش، ضد اسهال ساده و خونی، ضد خونریزی سینه، نشاط آور و ضد تب و لرز. آن را در آب بریزید و بگذارید بماند و دائم به جای آب خوردن از آب آن میل کنید، اگر دائم جرعه جرعه نوشیده شود گرفتگی صدا که از گرمی و حرارت باشد را برطرف می‌سازد، در موارد کاهش درد و رفع خارش و قطع خونریزی بواسیر نافع است. آن را با عناب در آب بچسبانید و آب آن را صبح ناشتا بخورید و با آب آن بدن را هم بشویید خارش قسمتهای زنانه یا واژینال را برطرف می‌سازد. آب دم کرده آن را بنوشید، مدر است و برای سوزاک مفید می‌باشد. ۲۰ گرم در یک لیوان آب جوشانده و ۴ روز تکرار شود دافع سنگ کیسه صفرا است. اگر اسفرزه را با تخم شربتی و خاکشیر (هر کدام ۱۰۰ گرم) ترکیب کرده و هر روز یک قاشق سوپخوری آن را در ۲ لیوان آب حل کرده مصرف کنیم برای رفع خارش تن و تصفیه خون و باز شدن اشتها مفید است. هر روز صبح، ظهر و شب هر بار یک قاشق شربت خوری از آن را در یک فنجان آبجوش بریزید بعد با نبات شیرین نموده بخورید، اسهال خونی را درمان می‌کند، از خونریزی زیاد و قاعدگی جلوگیری می‌نماید. آن را بو دهید و هر روز بخورید. اسهالهای طولانی و مزمن را درمان می‌کند. لعاب آن را دائم در گلو قرقره کنید و هم جرعه جرعه بخورید، گلودرد را درمان می‌کند و اگر آب آن دردهان نگه دارید برفک و سوختگی و طاول و زخمهای دهان رادرمان می‌کند. آن را بکوبید، بعد با سرکه خمیر نموده و هر روز صبح و شب روی محل ضماد بگذارید سالک را درمان می‌کند. جستارهای وابسته فهرست گیاهان منبع مرکز گردشگری علمی فرهنگی دانشجویان ایران میرحیدر، ح. (۱۳۷۳). معارف گیاهی ( کاربرد گیاهان در پیشگیری و درمان بیماری‌ها). یزدانی، د. شهنازی، س. سیفی، ح. (۱۳۸۳). کاشت، داشت و برداشت گیاهان دارویی.پژوهشکده گیاهان دارویی جهاد دانشگاهی. توکلی صابری، م.ر. صداقت، م.ر. (۱۳۶۶). گیاهان دارویی. پروفسور هانس فلوک. صمصام شریعت، هادی. پرورش و تکثیر گیاهان دارویی. سایت اختصاصی گروه متا آرشیو به نشانی ( www.metaarchivegroup.com )

Psyllium plant (Plantago ovata) Flower of Plantago ovata, commonly known as "blonde psyllium" and "isabgol". Flower of Plantago arenaria (syn.: P. psyllium L., P. indicia L. PLIN2, P. scabra Moench), commonly known as "French" or "dark psyllium." Not to be confused with Cilium. For the mucilaginous health product, see Psyllium seed husks. Psyllium /ˈsɪliəm/, or Ispaghula /ˌɪspəˈɡuːlə/, is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. History The genus Plantago contains over 200 species. P. ovata and P. psyllium are produced commercially in several European countries, the former Soviet Union and India. Plantago seed, known commercially as black, French, or Spanish psyllium, is obtained from P. psyllium L., also known as P. arenaria. Seed produced from P. ovata is known in trading circles as white or blonde psyllium, Indian plantago, or Isabgol. Isabgol, (or Ispaghol in Pakistan) the common name in India for P. ovata, comes from the Sanskrit words asp and ghol, meaning "horse flower," which is descriptive of the shape of the seed. India dominates the world market in the production and export of psyllium. Psyllium research and field trials in the U.S. have been conducted mainly in Arizona and Washington state. Health effects of dietary psyllium Several studies point to a cholesterol reduction attributed to a diet that includes dietary fiber such as psyllium. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concludes that the use of soluble-fiber cereals is an effective and well-tolerated part of a prudent diet for the treatment of mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.[citation needed] Although the cholesterol-reducing and glycemic-response properties of psyllium-containing foods are fairly well documented, the effect of long-term inclusion of psyllium in the diet has not been determined. Choking is a hazard if psyllium is taken without adequate water as it thickens in the throat (see Psyllium seed husks). Cases of allergic reaction to psyllium-containing cereal have also been documented. Uses Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fiber, which is not absorbed by the small intestine. The purely mechanical action of psyllium mucilage absorbs excess water while stimulating normal bowel elimination. Although its main use has been as a laxative, it is more appropriately termed a true dietary fiber and as such can help reduce the symptoms of both constipation and mild diarrhea. The laxative properties of psyllium are attributed to the fiber absorbing water and subsequently softening the stool. Psyllium is produced mainly for its mucilage content. The term mucilage describes a group of clear, colorless, gelling agents derived from plants. The mucilage obtained from psyllium comes from the seed coat. Mucilage is obtained by mechanical milling/grinding of the outer layer of the seed. Mucilage yield amounts to about 25% (by weight) of the total seed yield. Plantago-seed mucilage is often referred to as husk, or psyllium husk. The milled seed mucilage is a white fibrous material that is hydrophilic, meaning that its molecular structure causes it to attract and bind to water. Upon absorbing water, the clear, colorless, mucilaginous gel that forms increases in volume by tenfold or more. The United States is the world's largest importer of psyllium husk, with over 60% of total imports going to pharmaceutical firms for use in products such as Metamucil. In Australia, psyllium husk is used to make Bonvit psyllium products. In the UK, ispaghula husk is used in the popular constipation remedy Fybogel. The major producer and exporter of Psyllium Husk from India is Jyotindra International, Palanpur, Gujarat. Psyllium mucilage is also used as a natural dietary fiber for animals. The dehusked seed that remains after the seed coat is milled off is rich in starch and fatty acids, and is used as chicken and cattle feed. Psyllium mucilage possesses several other desirable properties. As a thickener, it has been used in ice cream and frozen desserts. A 1.5% weight/volume ratio of psyllium mucilage exhibits binding properties that are superior to a 10% weight/volume ratio of starch mucilage. The viscosity of psyllium mucilage dispersions are relatively unaffected between temperatures of 20 and 50 °C (68 and 122 °F), by pH from 2 to 10 and by salt (sodium chloride) concentrations up to 0.15 M. These physical properties, along with its status as a natural dietary fiber, may lead to increased use of psyllium by the food-processing industry. Technical-grade psyllium has been used as a hydrocolloidal agent to improve water retention for newly-seeded grass areas, and to improve transplanting success with woody plants. It is suggested that the isabgol husk is a suitable carrier for the sustained release of drugs and is also used as a gastroretentive carrier due to its swellable and floatable nature. The mucilage of isabgol is used as a super disintegrant in many formulations. Growth habit Plantago ovata is an annual herb that grows to a height of 30–46 cm (12–18 in). Leaves are opposite, linear or linear lanceolate 1 cm × 19 cm (0.39 in × 7.5 in). The root system has a well-developed tap root with few fibrous secondary roots. A large number of flowering shoots arise from the base of the plant. Flowers are numerous, small, and white. Plants flower about 60 days after planting. The seeds are enclosed in capsules that open at maturity. Environmental requirements Climate P. ovata is a 119- to 130-day crop that responds well to cool, dry weather. In India, P. ovata is cultivated mainly in North Gujarat as a "Rabi" or post–rainy season crop (October to March). During this season, which follows the monsoons, average temperatures are in the range of 15–30 °C (59–86 °F), and moisture is deficient. Isabgol (P. ovata), which has a moderate water requirement, is given 5 to 6 light irrigations. A very important environmental requirement of this crop is clear, sunny and dry weather preceding harvest. High night temperature and cloudy wet weather close to harvest have a large negative impact on yield. Rainfall on the mature crop may result in shattering and therefore major field losses. Soil Isabgol grows best on light, well drained, sandy loams. The nutrient requirements of the crop are low. In northern Gujarat, the soil tends to be low in nitrogen and phosphorus and high in potash with a pH between 7.2 and 7.9. Nitrogen trials under these conditions have shown a maximum seed yield response with the addition of 22 kg/hectare (20 lb/acre) of nitrogen. Seed preparation and germination P. ovata has small seeds; 1,000 seeds weigh less than 2 grams. Under ideal conditions of adequate moisture and low temperature 10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F), 30% of seeds germinate in 5 to 8 days. The seed shows some innate dormancy (3 months) following harvest. Attempts to eliminate this dormancy period by scarification, or by exposure to wet or dry heat, cold, ethylene, or carbon dioxide, are ineffective. Post-dormancy seeds show reliable germination in excess of 90% at 29 °C (84 °F), with lower rates of germination as temperature is increased.. Cultivation The fields are generally irrigated prior to seeding to achieve ideal soil moisture, to enhance seed soil contact, and to avoid burying the seed too deeply as a result of later irrigations or rainfall. Maximum germination occurs at a seeding depth of 6 mm (1/4 in). Emerging seedlings are frost sensitive, therefore planting should be delayed until conditions are expected to remain frost free. Seed is broadcast at 5.5 to 8.25 kg/hectare (5 to 7.5 lb/acre) in India. In Arizona trials, seeding rates of 22 to 27.5 kg/ha (20 to 25 lb/acre) resulted in stands of 1 plant/25mm (1 inch) in 15 cm (6 inch) rows produced excellent yields. Weed control is normally achieved by one or two hand weedings early in the growing season. Control of weeds by pre-plant irrigation that germinates weed seeds followed by shallow tillage may be effective on fields with minimal weed pressure. Psyllium is a poor competitor with most weed species. Plantago wilt "Fusarium oxyspirum" and downy mildew are the major diseases of Isabgol. White grubs and aphids are the major insect pests. The flower spikes turn reddish brown at ripening, the lower leaves dry and the upper leaves yellow. The crop is harvested in the morning after the dew is gone to minimize shattering and field losses. In India, mature plants are cut 15 cm above the ground and then bound, left for a few days to dry, thrashed, and winnowing. Harvested seed must be dried below 12% moisture to allow for cleaning, milling, and storage. Seed stored for future crops has shown a significant loss in viability after 2 years in storage. Yield potential and performance results The contract price for 95% purity psyllium husk set by the Indian Basic Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Export Promotion Council for April 1988 was $1.65/lb F.O.B. ($3.63/kg). This price is up from $1.14/lb ($2.51/kg) set in 1985. The average seed yield of P. ovata in India often exceeds 1 tonne/hectare (1000 lb/acre). Net yield of 95% purity husk after milling would be 275 kg/ha (250 lb/acre). Average gross revenue from milled product at 1988 prices would be $412/acre ($1030/ha). The costs of production and milling in the U.S. are unknown but would certainly need to be determined in order to analyze the potential profitability of a commercial psyllium venture. Economics of production and markets The U.S. currently imports and consumes approximately 8,000 tons of psyllium annually. A continued expansion of this market seems likely due to the high level of interest in natural dietary fibers. No variety has been tested in the Upper Midwest but it would seem that the varieties that are grown in India would not be suited to production in this area. A major cultural problem limiting psyllium production in this area is the shattering characteristic of the mature crop. Some success has been achieved by cross-breeding high yielding Indian varieties with varieties that are more shatter resistant. Until shatter resistant varieties are available, production of Isabgol is likely to be restricted to environments that consistently provide a cool dry harvest season. See also Psyllium seed husks Metamucil References Sources Abraham, Z.D. and T. Mehta. 1988. 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Univ. 23(4):557-560. Stewart, R.B., W. Jale, M. Moore, F. May, R. Marks. 1991. Effect of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid on serum cholesterol in the elderly. Dig. Dis. Sci. 36(3):329-334. The Herb Market Report. 1990. anon. 6(1). Wolever, T.M.S., V. Vuksan, H. Eshuis, P. Spafadora, R. Peterson, E. Chao, M. Storey, and D. Jenkins. 1991. Effect of method of administration of psyllium on glycemic response and carbohydrate digestibility. J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 10(4):364-371. External links USDA Plants Profile: Plantago ovata Forsk. USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network: Plantago ovata Forsk. CalPhotos: Plantago ovata ITIS Standard Report: Plantago ovata Forsk. National Institute of Health (NIH) Medline Plus: Psyllium (Plantago ovata, Plantago isphagula) USDA Plants Profile: Plantago psyllium L. USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network: Plantago psyllium L. (Plantago arenaria)