Description
Plantain
Plantago major
Internally Plantain astringent action is useful for diarrhoea, gastritis and haemorrhage as well as cystitis, prostatitis and irritable bowel.
Plantain is externally used for wounds, insect bites including spider bites, ulcers, eye inflammation, mouth inflammation, shingles, haemorrhoids and varicose ulcers.
Parts Used
Leaves
Actions
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, anti-haemorrhagic
