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Plantain plantain is a natural remedy used to treat a number of ailments. The plant is found, among others in Poland, although it also grows in Africa and Asia. It owes its popularity to its unique healing properties. Find out about its application and properties. Check how to prepare health-promoting plantain syrup.
Plantain lanceolate – characteristics
The plant belongs to the perennial species. We can find it throughout Europe, as well as in Africa and Asia. Plantain plantain is not a demanding species and can adapt even to difficult climatic and soil conditions. It has long, tapered leaves with parallel veins. Its fruits are smooth and shiny. Plantain flowers are small and dense. Plantain shoots are short and do not exceed 40 cm.
Plantain lanceolate grows on various types of land. We can find it in clearings, lawns, meadows and pastures. The best conditions for its development are provided by clay-sandy soils. However, it grows well in any light soils. In Poland, the use of pesticides increases year by year, which make the plant more and more difficult to see in its natural state.
The family of the plant in question is quite numerous. Apart from the lanceolate plantain, we also distinguish plantain: ordinary, sand and egg-shaped. Although each of them has its own characteristic shape of leaves, which are oval or round, their flowers are similar to each other. Interestingly, despite some visual similarities, individual species of plantain have slightly different properties.
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The use of plantain
Plantain lanceolate has a wide range of applications. First of all, it is a herb that is perfect for treating catarrh of the upper respiratory tract. It thins the mucus and supports the cleansing of the respiratory tract. In addition, plantain has properties that soothe dry cough, treat inflammation of the digestive system, conjunctivitis, itching, and allow faster healing of wounds, ulcers and burns.
Plantain lanceolate can be found in dietary supplements for immunity and respiratory system. Check, for example, Lungs – a liquid supplement that you can buy at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
In natural medicine, this plant is used in the treatment of various ailments. Its leaves can be used to prepare an extract that will serve as a natural eye rinse, e.g. during eyelid and conjunctivitis. At Medonet Market you will find the FLOSLEK eye gel with skylight and lanceolate plantain, which helps to combat the feeling of heaviness in the eyelids and soothes the skin around the eyes.
The use of plantain, however, is wider. It can be successfully used to treat minor diarrhea.
Plantain lanceolate – properties
Plantain leaves are rich in numerous ingredients that have a positive effect on health. Among them, it is worth mentioning, for example, flavonoids, tannins, organic acids, pectins, mineral salts and iridoid glycosides. Plantain is available in the form of herbs made of dried leaves, available in packages from several dozen to several hundred grams. It is sold without a prescription and can be purchased at almost any medical store or pharmacy.
If we decide to prepare the plantain leaf dressing ourselves, let’s start drying them right after picking. The plant loses its healing properties quickly, so you can not delay. Herbalists recommend cutting it close to the ground so that it dries faster. Make sure to use fresh leaves to make the syrup.
Plantain syrup with vitamin C can be found at Medonet Market at an attractive price.
Does plantain have an anti-cancer effect?
The properties of the plant, like many other medicinal herbs, have still not been fully discovered. However, it has been found that it can be an effective medicine in the fight against cancer, as it has anti-cancer properties. Plantain plantain stimulates the production of antibodies and interferon, a group of proteins produced by the human body in response to pathogens. As a result, the body is protected against both viruses and cancer.
Plantain lanceolate – dosage
Plantain lanceolate can be used in several different ways. First – in the form of a decoction. Then 1 tablespoon of dried seeds is poured over with 1 glass of water, brought to a boil, and then simmered over low heat for 5 minutes. At the very end, the dried herbs are left to cool for about a quarter of an hour and then filtered.
You can buy dried plantain for making tea from plantain at a favorable price on Medonet Market.
Plantain decoction is consumed 2 times a day (half a glass) to treat various ailments. You can also soak a compress when it is applied externally, after it has cooled down, or rinse your throat with it. Therefore, everything here depends on what ailments the plantain is used for.
Plantain lanceolate – storage rules
Plantain lanceolate in the form of herbs should be kept in a place that is difficult to reach for children, in a closed package. You should also remember that it should be protected from moisture and light, and the expiry date should be checked before consumption. In this way, you will not only get the best results from its use, but also avoid side effects.
Contraindications to the use of plantain
Plantain lanceolate cannot be used by all people. It is not recommended primarily as a supplement for pregnant or lactating women. In addition, the plantain should be used with great care by children under 12 years of age. It can cause side effects in them.
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Plantain lanceolate – side effects
It has not been found so far that the plantain in the form of herbs interacts with other drugs of pharmacological treatment. Therefore, it is possible to successfully apply the therapy with both the plant in question and other synthetic drugs. If the plantain is administered in therapeutic doses, its effect on the body should not cause any adverse effects.
In children, pregnant and lactating women, it has not been found to cause specific side effects (such as diarrhea or stomach problems), but it is advisable to replace it with other medications for safety reasons. Anyone who uses plantain and notices any side effects associated with it should see a doctor immediately.
Plantain lanceolate – syrup
The mixture has a positive effect on the body as it actively relieves pain and reduces fever. Plantain syrup is a remedy for the common cold that has been known for hundreds of years. It also shows antispasmodic activity, so it helps in the treatment of coughs and other respiratory infections – it has a good effect, especially on smooth muscles.
Plantain syrup should be used by tobacco smokers. It makes it easier to relieve acute cough caused by nicotine. The syrup will also help all those who talk a lot on a daily basis, for example to teachers. The mucous substances present in the syrup soothe the mucous membranes of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, they destroy viruses, bacteria and reduce the congestion of the mucous membranes.
To prepare the syrup you will need:
• fresh plantain leaves (100 g),
• sugar (100 g),
• pure vodka (50 ml).
The leaves should be chopped into small pieces and ground. Then put them into a bowl that is deep enough, add 100 ml of lukewarm water and mix. When a mush is formed, let’s run it through the gauze. Pour the sugar into the container with the squeezed juice and, after cooking for a while, pour vodka into it. All you need to do is mix it and pour it into one large jar or several smaller ones. Plantain syrup should be stored at room temperature.
Plantain lanceolate is part of the intestinal tea, which you can find in the Kit for healthy intestines, available at an attractive price on the Medonet Market.
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