Plantago lanceolata

Plantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tannins
Plantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tanninsPlantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tanninsPlantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tanninsPlantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tanninsPlantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tanninsPlantago lanceolata, Plantaginaceae, Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tannins
Botanical Nomenclature Plantago lanceolata
Common Name English Plantain, Lamb's Tongue, Narrowleaf Plantain, Ribleaf, Ribwort Plantain
Taxonomy- Family Plantaginaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Plantago lanceolata is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing from 10 to 60cm, with lanceolate, plush leaves and small, brown flowers. The fruits have the form of a capsule. The flowering lasts from April to September and the harvesting takes place from May to June
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Leaves, aboveground plant parts
Active Substances Mucus (D-xylose, L-arabinose, D-galactose, L-rhamnose), essential oil, aucuboside, tannins
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant is used as antidiarrheal, diuretic, expectorant, emollient, hemostatic and healing. It is administered in the form of herbal tea for the treatment of various intestinal disorders such as diarrhea and dysentery, as well for the treatment of hemorrhoids, cystitis, kidney stones and gallstones. Also, the plant is recommended against runny nose, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma. Finally, it is applied externally in the form of poultice as healing and antiseptic, against wounds and skin inflammations.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as diuretic and antipyretic in the form of herbal tea (100g of dried herb in 1L of boiled water, twice a day) and in the form of infusion (50-60g of dried leaves in 1L of boiling water, 2 times a day). In folk medicine it is applied externally in the form of poultice against inflammations and skin wounds.
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects have been reported.
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