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English Plantain Leaf (lat. Plantago Lanceolata L.) is a plant that has been used in natural medicine for centuries. Throughout history, attempts were..
English Plantain Leaf (lat. Plantago Lanceolata L.) is a plant that has been used in natural medicine for centuries. Throughout history, attempts were made to heal diseases of almost all organs with the help of plantain. Modern scientific research confirms the content of many health-promoting compounds in the plantain extract. It can be used in many forms, incl. syrup, infusion or tincture.
Studies of substances present in English Plaintain leaves prove its multidirectional action. The active ingredients that have been identified in the plantain are:
Syrup
A few handfuls of plantain leaves should be washed, blended and then poured with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Then add 500g of sugar or 250g of sugar and honey.
Bring it to the boil and then simmer it until the syrup thickens. Store the finished syrup in the refrigerator, eat 1 teaspoon 3 times a day.
Infusion
The leaves should be poured with water, boiled, and then set aside for about 15 minutes.
The infusion will be beneficial in case of gastro-intestinal ailments. The cooled down infusion can also be used as a hair rinse, improving the condition of the scalp. Gargling with such an infusion will reduce irritation and relieve hoarseness.
The side effects depending on the route of administration. When applied externally, there is a risk of an allergic reaction on the skin.
Oral administration in people hypersensitive to plantain ingredients may be associated with nausea, vomiting and flatulence. If the daily safe dose is exceeded, plantain may have a laxative effect.
It is best to start the use of plantain with small doses, observing the reactions of your body. English plantain leaves safety studies have not been conducted in pregnant women and children under 12 years of age. Due to the lack of data on the effects on children, pregnant women and fetuses, it is not recommended to use preparations with herb in these groups. The substances in herb may interact with other medications.
English Plantain leaf weakens the effect of some neurological and psychiatric drugs (lithium, carbamazepine).
It is also worth emphasizing that despite the many valuable properties of the herb, its beneficial effect on the treatment of many diseases has not yet been scientifically confirmed. So far, the effects of English Plantain in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases or cancer have not been demonstrated.
In the case of coexisting chronic diseases or taking medications on a permanent basis, it is worth asking the attending physician about the safety of simultaneous use of English Plantain.
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