Plantago lanceolata
Plantaginaceae
Medicinal Uses:
-the herb is astringent and antibacterial. Due to the tannins present, the juice of a pressed plantain has been shown to be bacteriostatic and bactericidal
Conditions Treated in Modern Medicine:
-Common Cold
-Cough and Bronchitis
-Fevers adn Colds
-Inflammation of the mouth or Pharynx
-Skin inflammation
Pharmacological Substances and Properties:
-Iridoide monoterpenes including aucubin and catalpol
-Flavinoids
-Caffeic acid and Esters
-Tannins
-Hydroxycoumarins including aesculetin
-Saponins
-Silic acid
Medicinal Parts Used:
-the dried Leaves and Dried Herb can be prepared many ways and are available as macerations, liquid extracts, lozenges, syrups, and as the fresh pressed juice of the plant
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