Plantain

Plantaginis lanceolatae herba, plantain herb.  

Plantain herb consists of the fresh or dried above-ground parts of Plantago lanceolata L.  [Fam.  Plantaginaceae], harvested at flowering season, as well as their preparations in effective dosage.  

Plantain contains mucilage, iridoid glycosides such as aucubin and catapol, and tannin.  

Uses

Internal:

• Catarrhs of the respiratory tract, inflammatory alterations of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.  

External:

• Inflammatory reactions of the skin.  

Contraindications

None known.  

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Average daily dosage:

• 3 - 6 g of herb;
• equivalent preparations.  

Comminuted herb and other galenical preparations for internal and external use.  

Astringent
Antibacterial