Are you an actor, model, or sportsperson? Here's how you should plan your finances

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Isabgol or psyllium husk is a commonly used Indian home remedy. It grows on a small herbaceous plant called planovate, whose seeds are arranged in the same way as that of wheat. Its leaves resemble aloe vera and are narrow and long. Its husks are a very important component of Ayurveda.

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