Plantain Profile
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Plantain Profile
Topically, great plantain is used for dermatological conditions, and eye irritation or discomfort. It is also used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Orally, great plantain has been used for cystitis with hematuria, bronchitis, colds, and for irritated or bleeding hemorrhoids.
Latin Name
Plantago lanceolata
Also Known As
Banane Plantain en Anglais, Buckhorn, Chimney-Sweeps, English Plantain, Headsman, Hoary Plantain, Plantaginis lanceolatae herba, Plantain, Plantain à Feuilles Étroites, Plantain Lancéolé, Ribgrass, Ribwort, Ribwort Plantain, Ripplegrass, Small Plantain, Soldier's Herb, Spitzwegerichkraut |
Effectivness
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There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of plantain.
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Safety
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Plantain is POSSIBLY SAFE ...when the leaf is used orally and appropriately. It is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when used topically. Great plantain can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is LIKELY UNSAFE when used orally because it can increase uterine tone. Insufficient reliable information available regarding use during breast-feeding; avoid using. |
Source and Copyright
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Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database accessed at http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=NONMP&s=ND on January 5, 2011
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