Summary of the role of plantain

Plantain has many functions, some friends may not have a special understanding of this, today for you a brief introduction to the role of plantain, let's take a look at what it has.

Introduction of plantain

Plantain is a perennial herb, up to 10-30 cm high. The leaf grows in the root, has a long stalk, is as long as or longer than the leaf blade, the leaf blade is generally ovate or oval, 4-12 cm long, 2-7 cm wide, the leaf surface is smooth, there are generally 5-7 curved veins, and the leaf blade has neat edges or irregular wavy shallow teeth. There are several flowering stems, 12-50 cm high, light green flowers from June to July, the inflorescence is spike-shaped, the seed is mallet-shaped, and the grain is called plantain. The fruit period is from September to October. Generally, young leaves are picked and eaten in spring and summer, and the whole grass is better dug in summer, washed, fresh or dried for medicinal use.

What are the functions of plantain?

First, the effect on the urinary system: plantain has a certain diuretic effect, which can increase the water excretion of dogs, rabbits and people, and increase the excretion of urea, uric acid and sodium chloride.

Second, antitussive, antiasthmatic and expectorant effects: plantain decoction could significantly increase the cough electrical stimulation threshold of cats, and the effect was enhanced with the increase of dose.

Third, the effect of anti-pathogenic microorganisms: the water extract of plantain has different inhibitory effects on Trichophyton concentric, Trichophyton woolly, Nuca stellata and so on in the test tube.

Fourth, the effect on stomach and intestine: give Pavlov's stomach and stomach disease dogs with plantain plant extract or extract 0.5g/kg, which has a two-way regulation on gastric juice secretion. It has antagonistic effect on excessive gastric juice secretion caused by Prunus tomentosa and too little gastric juice secretion caused by epinephrine. Plantain has an inhibitory effect on the working stomach, but has no effect on the quiet stomach. Plantain can also temporarily increase intestinal fluid secretion, but has no significant effect on intestinal movement.

5. Anti-inflammatory effect: oral administration of plantain pectin 0.5g/kg or 1g/kg could significantly inhibit inflammatory edema caused by formaldehyde or dextran.

The dosage of plantain

1. Plantain in the treatment of chronic bronchitis

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain a day, double the fresh, soak in cold water for 30 minutes, take it twice with Wu Huo, take 1 dose a day, and continue to use for 3-5 days to relieve symptoms or recover. This prescription is especially effective in treating lung heat, cough and asthma.

2. Plantain in the treatment of pertussis

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain every day, double the fresh, fry the thick juice to remove the dregs, mix well with 30 grams of honey, and take it 3-4 times a day. 20 cases of pertussis were proved clinically, mild ones were cured within a week, and severe ones were cured in about half a month.

3. Plantain in the treatment of mumps

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain a day, double the fresh, fry water twice, add 300 ml of water to 100 ml for the first time, add 200 ml of water for the second time, decoction to 100 ml, mix 2 times, take it twice, generally take it continuously for 3-5 days, it can be alleviated or cured, if the condition is serious, you can add the dosage.

4. Plantain in the treatment of acute icteric hepatitis

Take 60 grams of plantain dry every day, double the fresh, and take it twice with water. The author used this drug to treat previous cases of acute jaundice hepatitis (that is, hepatitis A), the total effective rate was 98.8%, the time for appetite recovery was 5-7 days, and the time for jaundice to disappear was 14 days.

5. Plantain in the treatment of gouty arthritis

Take dry plantain 30-60 grams, double fresh, take water decoction twice, 1 dose a day, take continuously, after taking medicine, the symptoms are relieved within 12-15 days. In order to prevent and cure recurrence, 10-15 doses were taken every 20 days, and there was no recurrence.

This is the end of the introduction about the role of plantain. I believe that after reading it, we have a certain understanding of plantain. I hope the relevant knowledge points introduced today can be helpful to everyone.