Plantain grass

Plantain belongs to the genus of annual and perennial herbs; rarely, but there are semi-shrubs of the plantain family. Plantain grows in temperate and subtropical zones (sometimes in the tropics), about 250 species of this plant are known. It can be found along roads, in wastelands or in the steppes, in meadows and sands, even in weedy places. The seeds of many plantain species contain mucus and the glycoside aucubin.

Plantain and its medicinal properties are widely used in many countries of Asia and Europe. This plant is also called the "seven-veined fellow traveler", as it has vertical veins on the foliage. This name is even closer to him than the common one - plantain, since he prefers to grow not only near the road, but also asks all animals or people to be fellow travelers. Its ripened seeds stick, as if glued, to the skin of animals, shoes and clothes of people. But, nevertheless, its real name is this. This is largely due to the fact that even the plantain living near the path or near the road is more adaptable and grows well. For him, not a hindrance - compacted and trampled down soil.

In medicine and industry, the seeds of psyllium and Indian plantain are used. For treatment, the leaves of the flea and large plantain are used, since they contain vitamin C, carotene and phytoncides. Infusions are prepared from the leaves and used as an expectorant. Plantain juice is used to treat gastritis and enteritis, as well as to improve digestion.

Useful properties of plantain

Plantain is an excellent human medicine. It perfectly relieves inflammation, serves as an antiseptic, heals and heals wounds, has a positive effect on the secretory function of the stomach, relieves pain, and also has an expectorant and blood-purifying effect. It is used as a powerful analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. With the help of an infusion of plantain leaves, you can get rid of not only an ordinary cough or respiratory disease, but also serious diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis , pleurisy, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, bronchial asthma and whooping cough.

As a result of special phytochemical studies, it was found that plantain leaves contain components that affect cholesterol metabolism and serve as an anti-ulcer agent. And the alcoholic or aqueous leafy extract of the plant is indispensable for especially severe forms of ulcers. It is also noted that psyllium-containing medicines and the juice of its leaves (as well as the leaves themselves) contain antibacterial substances that help with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, pathogenic microbes of wound infection, hemolytic staphylococci, etc.

Plantain is able to get rid of such diseases of the stomach as gastritis, enteritis, enterocolitis, stomach ulcer , and this is not the whole list of diseases that plantain can heal. They are quite successfully treated and inflammatory diseases of the bladder, hemorrhoids, malaria, many skin diseases - rashes, acne, and sometimes lichen. And, of course, the well-known and indispensable remedy for skin damage is plantain. No folk remedy has such a healing property.

In addition, plantain juice accelerates the release of pus from the wound and helps it heal, relieves inflammation and increases granulation. Plantain juice is also indispensable for non-healing wounds and boils, as well as for first aid during injuries at work and in general.

Phytochemical studies have shown that the leaves of the plant contain substances that have an antiulcer effect and affect cholesterol metabolism. Fresh leaves and especially juice and preparations from it are used as a bacteriostatic drug that acts on pathogenic microbes of wound infection, on hemolytic streptococcus and staphylococcus aureus . , Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus, E. coli.

When using plantain juice for the treatment of wounds, the surface of the wound is quickly cleansed of purulent secretions, the inflammatory process is stopped, and granulations are rapidly growing.

As clinical observations have shown, fresh plantain juice is very effective in the first treatment of industrial or other injuries, as well as for getting rid of wounds that do not heal for a long time, phlegmon, boils.

Scientific research on the benefits of psyllium

Scientific research

Studies have shown that the active substances contained in psyllium can have a positive effect on human health. A number of its therapeutic effects have been experimentally confirmed.

Reduces the symptoms of inflammation. Inflammation is the body's physiological response to cell damage or injury. High levels of inflammatory markers can trigger a number of diseases.

The study of plantain showed that the active phytocomponents present in its composition can affect the focus of inflammation. Flavonoids, glycosides, terpenoids, tannins, which are found in plantain leaves, have pronounced anti-inflammatory properties.

For experimental purposes, psyllium extract was administered to rats with liver damage. Control tests showed a decrease in inflammatory markers .

Another independent study in rats confirmed the anti-inflammatory effects of psyllium extract. Along with this, there was a decrease in liver enzymes .

Preliminary results of some laboratory experiments suggest that psyllium seeds can reduce pro-inflammatory markers, inhibit the growth of altered cells in some types of cancer .

Accelerates wound healing. The results of studies on the ability of psyllium to regenerate skin lesions have been published. It turned out that the healing process is stimulated by the implementation of the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of psyllium. In addition, it was found that it is able to significantly alleviate pain .

In one experiment, 40 participants were asked to apply a gel containing psyllium and aloe vera extracts. The result showed faster healing of foot ulcers .

Topical application of psyllium extract in animals showed an acceleration of regeneration processes in comparison with the control group .

Heals the digestive organs. Studies have confirmed that psyllium has a healing effect on indigestion .

Psyllium is present in psyllium, a special type of fiber that has a mild laxative effect. The mechanism of purification is realized by the absorption of fluid in the digestive tract during the passage of the food bolus. Studies show that psyllium slows down intestinal motility, which helps with diarrhea and normal bowel movements.

An animal experiment has shown that psyllium angustifolia extract stimulates the regeneration of gastric ulcers .

Other experiments have shown that due to the implementation of the anti-inflammatory mechanism, psyllium relieves diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain - symptoms characteristic of intestinal inflammation .

The use of plantain

Plantain contraindications

Natural extracts and essential oils are part of the plantain, which is a combination of traditional and scientific medicine. Such a union provides the maximum effect from the treatment of bronchitis, skin lesions, dyspepsia , diarrhea and dysentery. One of the most ancient plants is incredibly useful when used systematically.

The unique herb has a sedative effect, helps with mild forms of neurosis, increased irritability and insomnia . Its hypotensive property prevents the appearance of edema, reduces the load on the heart and blood vessels, and helps to reduce pressure.

The use of decoctions and syrups allows you to activate the bronchi and excretory system, enhances the secretion of mucus in the bronchi, causing sputum liquefaction. Traditional medicine uses psyllium extensively. Take it for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis and lung cancer, anthrax and whooping cough. Preparations containing plantain are prescribed to women with inflammatory processes of the internal mucous membrane and muscular membrane of the uterus, ovaries and with parametritis.

Studies have shown that the herb is useful for infertility when ovarian dysfunction is the cause. The treatment of uterine bleeding with plantain is also effective. Insist plantain for external use in case of problems associated with diseases of the oral cavity. Fresh grass in crushed form is applied to areas of the body with bruises, wounds, cuts. Decoctions treat chronic ulcers, relieve pain from burns . Lotions are suitable for removing boils, cleansing and disinfecting purulent wounds.

Adherents of alternative therapy claim that with the help of this medicinal plant, tachycardia and the formation of a large amount of urine (polyuria) can be eliminated. The use of plantain contributes to the normalization of potency in men, relieves headaches, soothes toothache and earache. There is evidence of the medicinal effectiveness of the plant in nephritis, enuresis , diarrhea.

In Russia, folk healers used plantain for a long time in the treatment of malignant tumors (in the form of compresses), orally for lung and stomach cancer. To do this, prepare such a remedy: the leaves are washed, finely chopped and mixed with an equal amount of granulated sugar, let it brew in a warm place for two weeks. Apply this infusion should be 3-4 times a day, one tablespoon 20 minutes before meals. In addition to all this, plantain leaves are used to treat respiratory diseases, infections, intestinal diseases and as a hemostatic agent, enveloping, expectorant and wound healing.

The leaves washed with boiled water should be well ceilingd - and can be applied to the affected areas of the skin with erysipelas, wounds, ulcers, carbuncles, you can also treat the diseased areas with an infusion of plantain leaves. The extract from the roots of the plant is used internally in the treatment of fever and cough of tuberculous origin, after the bites of insects, bees, vipers, as an analgesic and as a means of preventing the formation of tumors.

Infusion of plantain: 1 tablespoon of plantain is steamed with a liter of boiling water, aged over low heat for 10 minutes. A day after infusion, the composition must be filtered and taken 1 tablespoon 3 times a day 15–20 minutes before meals. Useful for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract

Powder from the seeds of the plant should be consumed 1.0 g 3-4 times a day 20-40 minutes before meals.

plantain juice

The juice from fresh plantain leaves is an excellent adjuvant in the treatment of corneal wounds. Due to its antiseptic properties, it inhibits the growth of purulent-inflammatory processes, for example, with staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The use of juice is applicable in acute forms of gastritis, colitis and enterocolitis. You need to take 1 tablespoon of juice 3 times a day 15-20 minutes before meals. A medicinal potion can be prepared for the winter by mixing juice with vodka in equal proportions.

Plantain juice is made from the leaves of the upper part of the large plantain. Juice helps if a person has a chronically inflamed colon or gastric mucosa (and at the same time low acidity). It is drunk three times a day fifteen to thirty minutes before a meal in a tablespoon. The total duration of the course of treatment is thirty days.

May-September is a favorable period for collecting grass. Juice can be obtained in a simple, long-known way. To do this, you need to take the leaves along with the cuttings, rinse with water, scald with boiling water and grind in a meat grinder. The raw materials are squeezed through the canvas (if the juice is thick, then it can be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1), after which they boil for 1–2 minutes and take 1–2 tablespoons, diluted in half a glass of water with honey. The course of treatment is 30 days.

Plantain syrup

Winter is the time for colds, viral diseases, it is very important to stock up on medications in time. Plantain has an excellent effect, from which you can make an incredibly healthy syrup.

Natural liquid has superiority over synthetic preparations. For its preparation, you will need fresh leaves and shoots of the plant.

Recipe number 1: in crushed form, the raw materials are shifted in layers, sprinkled with sugar. Then the jar with the workpiece is tightly closed and stored in a cool room. The syrup will be ready in 2 months. It is gently expressed and given to children and adults.

Recipe number 2: 2-3 tablespoons of raw materials must be mixed in a 1: 1 ratio with honey or sugar, hold the closed bowl with the mixture on a warm stove. After cooling, you can take 1 teaspoon of the remedy 4 times a day half an hour before meals for peptic ulcer and gastrointestinal diseases.

Plantain cough

Cough is a very unfavorable symptom of disorders in the body. Before embarking on methods of getting rid of cough, it is necessary to carefully find out the cause of its occurrence. The cough process, accompanied by sputum discharge, is defined as wet, and if it is difficult to get rid of mucus, the cough is considered dry. When irritation appears in the larynx and bronchi, patients often try to quickly resort to the help of all kinds of medicines. Almost every person knows that with any cough, plantain is the first indispensable remedy.

Taking an infusion or decoction, after a few hours you can feel improved breathing, sore throat decreases, a mild expectorant effect is observed. The cause of a cough can be laryngitis (dry cough), tracheitis , various types of bronchitis, etc. Starting treatment at the first sign of a cold (high fever, chills, increased sweating), a person recovers faster.

Psyllium has positive properties in the treatment of coughs, if you grind fresh leaves of psyllium lanceolate, add a small amount of water and heat the mixture to a boil, cool a little and sweeten with honey. You will get a mixture that has no equal in therapeutic action. Take 1 teaspoon every hour.

Plantain based recipes

Recipe number 1: taking 3 teaspoons of dry leaves in a glass of boiling water, they need to be infused for 6-8 hours and take 1/3 cup half an hour before meals for gastritis, colitis and stomach ulcers.

Recipe number 2: you need to grind fresh plantain leaves, add 200-250 ml of water and bring to a boil. In the resulting mixture, add 3-4 tablespoons of natural honey and take this slurry 1 teaspoon hourly with a strong cold cough.

You can make a delicious tea with a characteristic smell and drink it to get rid of a cough.

Tea recipe number 1: 2-3 teaspoons of dried leaves should be poured with hot boiled water, infused for 15 minutes and drunk in a glass 3-4 times a day, adding 1 teaspoon of natural honey.

Tea recipe number 2: it is recommended to pour 4 tablespoons of dried plantain leaves with 500 ml of hot boiled water, wrap and leave for 1.5–2 hours to infuse, then strain and take during the day in a warm form 4 times, 1 tablespoon before food. The course of treatment is seven days.

Decoction of plantain

plantain decoction

A decoction of plantain is widely used to treat ailments in the intestines and stomach, as well as in diseases of the respiratory tract (bronchitis) and in the usual cough. The broth is made as follows: a glass of boiling water is mixed with two tablespoons of leaves of a large plantain (such a variety), covered with a lid on top, and then placed in a boiling steam bath and kept for about half an hour. The remedy must be allowed to cool, passed through gauze or a strainer and drunk ten or fifteen minutes before meals, half or a third of a glass of decoction three or four times a day. The same composition is used to wash the wound, as well as make a lotion.

A strong dry cough causes a lot of suffering and discomfort. To relieve seizures and soften sputum, decoctions prepared from the collections of various plants, which include plantain, are recommended.

Recipe number 1: you need to mix 3 tablespoons of plantain leaves, coltsfoot leaves and pine buds. 2 tablespoons of the mixture is poured into 300 ml of warm water and boiled for 5-10 minutes. Then the medicine must be removed from the fire, insisted for 1 hour in a dark place and taken 100 ml 2 times a day.

Recipe number 2: you should take 2 tablespoons of large plantain leaves, the color of black elderberry and common violet grass, mix everything well, add 250 ml of warm water, bring to a boil and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, then wrap well and leave to infuse for about for 1 hour. Take this remedy 2 times a day, 100 ml.

Plantain infusion

Plantain infusion is indispensable for whooping cough, tuberculosis, bronchitis and bronchial asthma due to its expectorant effect. An aqueous infusion of the leaves of the plant heals and disinfects abscesses, wounds, skin ulcers, boils and cuts. The juice obtained from the leaves helps with chronic gastritis, ulcers and other diseases of the intestines and stomach. His recipe: to insist raw materials on vodka, taking yarrow and plantain in the same amount, and use it to stop the blood, to disinfect and heal various wounds.

The infusion is usually prepared from the tender parts of the plant - the leaves, poured with warm water and insisted for the time necessary to saturate, or kept for several minutes in a water bath, and then insisted.

Recipe number 1: you will need 3-4 tablespoons of crushed leaves and half a liter of not very hot water. The composition is insisted for about 1.5 hours and taken 1-2 tablespoons several times a day.

Recipe No. 2: 25 g of raw materials are poured into 200 ml of boiling water, insisted for 1 hour, filtered and taken 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

Plantain tincture

Plantain infusion

For medicinal purposes, extracts are prepared from plant materials using alcohol or vodka. This is how the tincture is made. To do this, parts of the plant are crushed, poured into a dark glass dish, poured with an extracting liquid and tightly sealed. The tincture is aged for a certain time at room temperature in a place protected from light penetration, it needs to be shaken from time to time. Alcohol tincture can be stored for a long time, it is dosed as needed in the quantities indicated by doctors or traditional healers.

Recipe for plantain tincture: 200 ml of plantain juice (or just 200 grams of leaves) is required to pour 200 ml of vodka and insist in a dark place for 15 days, then strain. Take this remedy 1 time per day at the rate of 10 kg of human weight 3 ml of tincture. The duration of the course is 3-4 weeks.

plantain leaf

Plantain leaves help to disinfect the wound, and are also a hemostatic agent. To do this, the leaves of the plant must be washed, and then either applied whole to the wounds, or crushed and applied to it. The result will be a weakening of painful sensations, as well as stopped blood. Plantain is a sedative and is used for both insomnia and allergies. Plantain remedy: you need to mix a glass of very hot water with three tablespoons of plant leaves and leave for four hours, and then pass through a strainer or gauze, after which you can drink the medicine three times a day for a third of a glass.

The leaves contain aukubin glycoside, ascorbic acid, carotene and vitamin K. They contain enough bitter and tannins called methylmethionines. Fresh leaves contain flavonoids, mannitol, sorbitol, citric and oleanolic acids are revealed. Raw materials are hygroscopic, so they should be stored in airtight containers. Means from plantain leaves are saturated with pectins, saponins and other beneficial substances that have a positive effect on the male sex glands. It is good to use leaves for colitis, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, also preparations from plantain leaves.used to treat cholecystitis .

Studies conducted in the USSR and abroad have revealed the pharmacodynamic activity of the leaves of the plantain greater. Juice is squeezed out of fresh plantain leaves, an infusion and extract are prepared, which are used as a hemostatic, bacteriostatic, wound healing, expectorant and hypotensive agent. In severe forms of peptic ulcer, aqueous and alcoholic extracts of plantain leaves help very well.

Infusion of plantain leaves: 1 tablespoon of herb is brewed with one glass of boiling water, infused for 10 minutes. It is recommended to take the medicine one hour before meals, distributing the entire amount per day.

The influence of such a drug on the inhibition of the motor activity of the stomach, the antispasmodic effect of the drug, its ability to normalize the content of cholesterol, b-lipoproteins, lipids, phospholipids, and blood pressure has been experimentally proven.

Crushed or ground leaves of the plant are also used to stop the blood. It must be remembered that before using blood-stopping agents, an analysis of prothrombin is necessary, as well as a preliminary consultation with a doctor, otherwise it can be harmful to health by increasing the index, the result may be a stroke.

plantain seeds

Psyllium seeds are used to tighten nipple cracks in mothers who are breastfeeding, and seeds are also used to make poultices to relieve inflammation in diseases of the skin or mucous membranes. To do this, the seeds are placed in hot water, and then, after allowing them to swell, they are crushed. For the treatment of diabetes mellitus or female infertility, a decoction of seeds is used, it is taken three times a day for one or two months in a tablespoon.

The seeds of various types of plantains contain mucus. Fatty oil, oleanolic acid and nitrogenous substances are also found in them. Daily intake of seeds helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Psyllium seeds cleanse the body of bile acids, reduce blood sugar levels . A decoction of seeds is used for hormonal deficiency in women.

Infusion recipe number 1: 1 tablespoon of seeds is poured into 250 ml of water, boiled for five minutes and infused for 30–40 minutes. Apply the remedy 1 tablespoon 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 1-2 months. A decoction is also suitable for men in order to prevent impotence and prostate diseases after 35 years.

Infusion recipe No. 2: 25 g of raw materials are poured into 200 ml of boiling water, shaken for a long time, then filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals. Disorders of the stomach are treated with seed powder, which has a fixing property.

Decoctions and infusions of seeds are used for achilia, constipation and the presence of chronic spasms of smooth muscles. In this case, you need to take 1 tablespoon of seeds on an empty stomach and drink warm water.

Psyllium husk

The husk is obtained by splitting the seeds of the plant. It is used for constipation, to treat skin irritations, and is widely used by Chinese and Indian doctors and healers to eliminate problems with the bladder. Husks are treated for constipation, hemorrhoids. Husk helps to reduce pressure and restore the function of the cardiovascular system. The husk is rich in insoluble fiber - it is a mild laxative, alkaloids and amino acids are present in the composition of the seed husk.

The husk is used along with the seeds as a thickener in cooking and cosmetics. When combined with water, it swells to form a glandular mass, excellent for stimulating the gastrointestinal tract, ideal for eliminating colon irritation and hemorrhoidal symptoms. The use of such a natural purifier helps to release toxins, reduces the risk of cancer.

The husk supports the reproduction of beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria, recommended for the normal functioning of the intestines. It is included in trendy diets: a property that causes a feeling of satiety, allows you to reduce weight. Healing husk should always be taken with water. Drink about 6-8 glasses of water throughout the day to prevent constipation and bloating.

Possible side effects

Plantain leaves can be consumed raw or processed. For most healthy people, it does not pose any danger.

When taking active psyllium supplements orally, there is a chance of developing the following unpleasant symptoms:

Eruptions on the skin.

Diarrhea.

Bloating.

Nausea, vomiting.

Repeated excess of the dosage recommended by the doctor can provoke severe allergic reactions, up to anaphylactic shock.

Excessive addiction to drugs, which contain fiber obtained from the seeds of psyllium (psyllium), can lead to indigestion. In this case, there is a feeling of fullness and bloating, active gas formation [10] .

Start your psyllium supplements at low doses to avoid side effects. A gradual increase in dosage will allow you to control your well-being. If allergic reactions occur, plantain should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

Plantain contraindications

Plantain is contraindicated in hyperacidity and excessive production of gastric juice, as well as in certain types of ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract. There are also some types of intestinal and stomach ulcers, in which psyllium preparations are contraindicated. Therefore, before using drugs based on plantain, you should consult a doctor.

Contraindication for treatment with this plant will be increased blood clotting, the presence of blood clots. Long-term use of psyllium preparations can cause high blood clotting and cause a tendency to thrombosis.

Another contraindication is the individual intolerance of this plant or allergic reactions to it. For this reason, allergy sufferers and asthmatics should be especially careful when starting treatment with psyllium preparations. To begin with, you can take small doses so that the body gets used to the new medicine, and thereby avoid severe allergic reactions.