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Oral Uses
- Bronchitis
 
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

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

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

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

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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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

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
 
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

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

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

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

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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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

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

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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