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Plantain

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Plantago lanceolataPlantago major

Oral Uses

  • Bronchitis RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an anti-inflammatory and a demulcent; contains mucilage; it has a soothing action; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease RatingRating

    Plantain is an anti-inflammatory and a demulcent; contains mucilage; it has a soothing action; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Plantain is a demulcent; contains mucilage; relieves cough. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cystitis RatingRating

    Plantain is an anti-inflammatory and a diuretic. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Peptic ulcer RatingRating

    Plantain alleviates stomach inflammation; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Expectorant RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Plantain is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 3-9 g of dried plantain leaves daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Poison oak & poison ivy dermatitis RatingRatingRating

    Plantain has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Burns RatingRating

    Plantain has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Eczema RatingRating

    Plantain has a soothing action; accelerates tissue repair. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Insect bites RatingRating

    Plantain has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Plantain has a soothing action; accelerates tissue repair. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRatingRating

    Plantain is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Plantain is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRating

    Plantain is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply plantain containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

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