Summary
Medicinal plant used in case of cough , to disinfect the respiratory tract, it can be found in infusion (tea), capsule or syrup .
names
Name in Portuguese: tanchagem, transagem, tansagem, tranchagem, plantago
Binomial name: Plantago lanceolata L.
The term Plantago comes from the Latin and means “plant of the foot” and lanceolata means “spear-shaped”.
French name: plantain lancéolé , plantain or oreille de lièvre
English name: plantain
German name: Wegerich , Spitz-Wegerich
Italian name: piantaggine
Spanish name : Llantén minor, siete venas
Family
Plantaginaceae
Constituents
Iridoid glycosides, mucilages, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, essential oils
parts used
Dried leaves, roots, plant juice.
Effects
Anti-cough, anti-inflammatory, bechic, expectorant, external antiseptic, antimicrobial and antibiotic, antibacterial
Indications
Internal use
Cough (dry or productive) , bronchitis , fever
External use
Wounds , injuries, insect bites
Secundary effects
we do not know
contraindications
we do not know
Interactions
we do not know
Preparations
Where does the plantain grow?
Plantain grows in Europe, but also in other continents (America , Asia, Africa). It is a perennial plant, which means it can live for several years. In Europe, we find plantain on roads (including on the banks), meadows and on the edges of sidewalks. In the Alps, there is another species of plantain called Plantago alpina . The plantain reaches a height of between 10 and 50 cm.
When to harvest plantain?
We can harvest plantain leaves and stems in the spring . This plant blooms in Europe from May to October. In the Alps, it is possible to find plantain at an altitude of 2,300 m. Flowering occurs in Europe in general from April to October.
Comments
– This medicinal plant is very useful in case of cough. You can make your medicine based on plantain, like a syrup , at home, or you can buy it ready-made at a pharmacy. Its beneficial effect (which cures cough) is already more than proven. The compounds of this plant (iridoids) are effective in case of productive cough.
– It is also possible to use plantain externally to treat wounds and wasp stings (just apply a plantain leaf to the affected part).
– In cases of hives due to contact with nettles, the application of plantain leaves relieves pain very effectively.
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