Plantago lanceolata

Plantago lanceolata
Family:Plantago lanceolata; Antibacterial; Antidote; Astringent; Demulcent; Expectorant; Haemostatic; Laxative; Ophthalmic; Poultice.
Common name:Ribwort plantain
Ribwort plantain is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue. The leaves contain mucilage tannin and silic acid. An extract of them has antibacterial properties. They have a bitter flavour and are astringent demulcent mildly expectorant haemostatic and ophthalmic. Internally they are used in the treatment of a wide range of complaints including diarrhoea gastritis peptic ulcers irritable bowel syndrome haemorrhage haemorrhoids cystitis bronchitis catarrh sinusitis asthma and hay fever. They are used externally in treating skin inflammations malignant ulcers cuts stings etc. The heated leaves are used as a wet dressing for wounds swellings etc. The root is a remedy for the bite of rattlesnakes it is used in equal portions with Marrubium vulgare. The seeds are used in the treatment of parasitic worms. Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut acting as a bulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes. Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds. A distilled water made from the plant makes an excellent eye lotion.

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