Isabgol
 (Plantago ovata Forsk. )

Uses: Husk is used against constipation, irritation and inflammation of digestive tract

Parts Used: Seeds and husk

Active Ingredients: Protein, polysaccharides, cellulose, pectin,  oil and muscilage

 Ayurvedic Preparations: Husk is taken as such or in combination with confectioneries.

Cultural Practices:

¨      Climate: Cool and dry climate during the growing season

¨      Propagation: Seeds

¨      Seed rate: 4 –7.5 kg / ha, 0.25-2.5 cm depth,  Nov-Dec

¨      Varieties: GI-1, GI-2, JI-4, HI-5

¨      Manure & Fertilizer: Low response with chemical fertilizer.  However, 25 kg/ha each of N and P2O5 as basal dose and 25 kg/ha N as top dressing at 40 DAS

¨      Crop duration: 90-100 days

¨      Irrigation: 3 irrigations viz., first at the time of sowing and subsequently at 30 and 70 DAS

¨      Weed  control: Pre sowing or pre-emergence application of Isoproturone @ 0.5kg a.i./ha

¨      Pest and diseases: Downy mildew: Seed treatment with metalaxyl @ 4g/kg seed and 3 sprays of metalaxyl @ 0.2 % at 15 days interval. Aphid: Oxydemeton @ 0.025% fortnightly

¨      Yield: Seed: 900-1500 kg/ha, Husk: 225-375 kg/ha