Plantago major

The septic cleanser

Plantain leaf is collected from the plant Plantago major which is commonly known as broadleaf plantain is a popular traditional medicinal plant usually recommended to wound healing, skin
disease, infection, pain, respiratory complaint, circulatory disorder, digestive disturbance, reproductive issues, and cancer treatment.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

The great Plantain can’t be beat for pus and septic conditions of the blood and body.
 Great for boils, abscesses and tumors.
 Known for its anti-venom properties in snakebites.
 Has a strong astringent action (pulling and cleansing) upon tissues.
 Useful for inflammation and for its healing abilities.
 Neutralizes stomach acids and helps restore proper gastric action.
 Has mild expectorant properties (therefore aiding in bronchial and lung congestion).
 Used in venereal diseases.Use topically and internally for all skin
conditions including eczema,dermatitis and psoriasis.
 Great in an eyewash, especially for cataracts and glaucoma.

WOUND HEALING PROPERTY

Plantain leaf contains certain bioactive phytochemicals like baicalein, plantaginin, and hispidulin. These flavonoids containing phytochemicals has potent antioxidants property and also acts as free radical scavengers. This property helps to heal the wound.

ULCER CURATIVE PROPERTY

Plantain leaf extract has an acid-lowering effect which helps to prevent ulcer formation in the gastrointestinal tract. A research study conducted to check the anti-ulcer effect of Plantain leaf reported that Plantain leaf extract has an inhibitory effect against ulcer formation.
The detail research finding also stated that Plantain leaf extract can inhibit H. pylori. H.
pylori. is one of the major causative organism of ulcer formation.

ANTI-DIABETIC

Plantain leaf has a hypoglycemic property, which provides potent anti-diabetic activity. This leaf contains flavonoids, sterols, tannins which act on pancreatic-cells to control the glycemic
mechanisms. Animal research showed this herbal remedy maximizes glucose tolerance and lower down the blood glucose level in the diabetic study subjects.

ANTI-DIARRHOEAL

Anti-Diarrhoeal
 Plantago major is one of the traditional medicinal plants recommended to treat diarrhea due to presence of flavonoids, sterols, and sugars.
 Some herbalist recommended Plantain leaf for management of diarrhea. Treatment with Plantain leaf can reduce gastrointestinal motility and higher dose provides a relaxing effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
This plant leaf can also reduce the intestinal secretion. Tannins, alkaloids, and flavonoids present in Plantain leaf provide the anti-diarrhoeal effect.

BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL INFECTION

Plantain leaf is effective to limit the growth of multiple bacterial strains, including Streptococcus
pneumoniae. Thus this herbal preparation can cure pneumonia infection. Apart from this bacterial strain research findings reported that.
Plantain leaf has an inhibitory effect against on Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. This herbal remedy also controls fungal infections caused by Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTY

Multiple research study conducted to check the efficacy of the Plantain leaf against inflammatory
diseases. These studies have proven that Plantain leaf has potent antioxidant property, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, inhibitory effect on cyclooxygenase pathways and pro-inflammatory cytokines, like interleukin 1α, interleukin 1β, and TNFα, etc. and effective to reduce internal and external inflammation.

PAIN RELIEVER

Plantain leaf has antinociceptive property and effective to control pain symptoms.

ANTI-CANCER

Plantago major leaf has cancer prevention effect. The cytotoxic effect of this herbal remedy has given protection against skin cancer and breast cancer by acting on tumor cell lines.
Effective against fatigue condition
Fatigue is associated with tiredness, and muscle pain may due to vigorous physical activity. Plantago major has an anti-fatigue property and can able to eliminate fatigue condition.

NEUROLOGIC BENEFIT

Plantain leaf has anti-epileptic benefit as it acts on the GABA neuro transmitting signaling system and reduces seizure attack.

UROLOGICAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Retention of urine may due to obstruction of renal ducts leads to discomfort. Plantain leaf acts as a diuretic due to presence of Iridoid compounds and increases the flow of urine.
Urine accumulation in the bladder often causes pain. Plantain leaf helps to control this pain symptom also by inhibiting prostaglandins synthesis and acts as an analgesic.

KIDNEY STONE

Plantain leaf has the anti-urolithiatic condition and dissolves the stones. It also effective to

control Hematuria (blood in urine) due to the presence of Iridoid phytochemicals.

Menstrual Issues
Abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation due to Menorrhagia can be treated by Plantain leaf containing herbal vaginal suppositories due to its an estrogen agonist property. This
formulation also has a tonus-raising effect on the uterus and reduces uterine pain by relieving congestion.

DOSAGES

Plantain leaf extract: Oral consumption of this formulation effective to treat upper respiratory tract disorder and inflammatory condition of the pharyngeal mucosa. The recommended oral dose is 7.5 -15 ml for 4 to 5 times per day.
Plantain leaf syrup: 5 ml of this syrup acts as an expectorant. The recommended daily dose is 10 ml twice a day.
 Plantain leaf tea: 6.4 to 19.2 g dried leaf powder for 2-5 times daily is effective to treat catarrhs, common cold, adjuvant in pharyngitis.
 Plantain leaf external application: This preparation usually recommended to treat skin inflammatory conditions.