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| Plantago (Plantains)
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P. coronopus - Buckshorn Plantain P. indica - Branched Plantain P. lanceolata - Ribwort Plantain P. major - Greater Plantain P. maritima - Sea Plantain P. media - Hoary Plantain P. psyllium - Sand Plantain ... and many more species Ref: ITIS 32870 |
Common species are P. major, P. lanceolata, and P. psyllium.
The herb is astringent , antitoxic , antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, as well as demulcent, expectorant and diuretic. Externally, a poultice of the leaves is useful for insect bites, poison ivy rashes, minor sores. In folklore it is even claimed to be able to cure snakebite. Internally, it is used for coughs and broncitis, as a tea, tincture, or syrup.
Plantain seed husks expand and become mucilaginous when wet, especially those of P. psyllium, which is used in common over-the-counter bulk laxativeA laxative is a preparation used for the purpose of encouraging defecation, or the elimination of feces. Laxatives are most often taken in response to constipation. They are also sometimes used before medical procedures. They are often abused by bulimics and fiber supplement products such as Metamucil. P. psyllium seed is useful for constipationConstipation is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or other animal) experiences difficulty in eliminating feces. Some of the main causes of constipation include: Constriction, where part of the intestine or rectum is narrowed or blocked,, irritable bowel syndromeIn medicine ( gastroenterology), the term irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a group of functional bowel disorders which are fairly common and make up 20 50% of visits to a specialist. Features Symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain or discomfort associ, dietary fiber supplementation, and diverticular disease . Recent research is also showing it to be promising in lowering cholesterolCholesterol is a steroid lipid, found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma, of all animals. Most cholesterol is produced internally, not dietary in origin. It is present in higher concentrations in tissues which e and controlling diabetes.
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