Plantain medium: description, application in folk medicine

Plantain medium is a perennial herbaceous plant. Distributed throughout Europe. It is widely used in folk medicine. What is the plantain middle? Description of the useful properties of plants read in this article.

Appearance and habitat

The root of plantain of medium - rod. The stem is simple, without leaves, thin, in height can reach 15-70 cm. The leaves are shaped like an ellipse, sinewy, collected by a rosette rosette. The flowers are small, pale pink. They are collected at the top of the stem with a dense cylindrical spike. Fruit is a box. Blossoms plantain medium between May and August.

The plant is widely distributed in Europe, on the territory of Russia and Ukraine is found everywhere. Plantain grows on the shore of lakes, rivers, forests, near roads.

Composition

The leaves of the plantain contain glycoside aucubine, carbohydrates, enzymes, tannins, phenolic carboxylic acids, alkaloids and phytoncides. In addition, they are saturated with vitamins (C, B and K). All ground parts of the plant contain phenolic carboxylic acids and flavonoids. The composition of seeds of plantain includes fatty oils, saponins, oleic acids, tannic and proteinaceous substances and mucus. The roots are saturated with linoleic acid. Also, they contain cholesterol, campesterol, sitosterol and stigmasterol.

Collection and Procurement

Plantain medium, the photo of which is presented in the article, is widely used for the treatment of various diseases. To produce medicines, leaves and seeds of the plant are used. Leaves harvested in the flowering period. Dry them in a well-ventilated room until the petioles become brittle. Also, the leaves of the plantain middle are used fresh in the preparation of juice. Seeds are harvested and harvested in autumn. Ready raw materials can be stored in a dry place in a glass container for 3 years.

Pharmacological properties

Useful properties of plantain medium:

• Anti-inflammatory;
• Antiseptic;
• Bactericidal;
• Hemostatic;
• Wound healing;
• Blood-purifying;
• Expectorant;
• hypnotic;
• Strengthens the secretory function of the stomach;
• Normalizes cholesterol metabolism;
• Anesthetizing;
• Has antiulcer effect.

Application in medicine

• Fresh leaves accelerate the process of wound healing, so they are applied to cuts, burns, abscesses and boils.
• Juice of plantain is used to treat skin rashes (acne, dermatitis).
• Dry, ground leaves are used as a powder for bleeding wounds.
• Ointments based on plantain accelerate the process of treatment of pustular skin diseases.
• Decoctions and tinctures of plantain medium - an effective blood cleanser. They are used for hives, atherosclerosis, scurvy and fever.
• Plantain has a beneficial effect on the work of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the genitourinary system. Decoctions of plants are drunk with flatulence, diarrhea, gastritis, kidney disease, inflammation of the bladder.
• Juice and infusion of the plantain of the middle rinse the mouth with stomatitis, inflammation of the gums.
• Decoction of the plant dilutes sputum and accelerates the process of its excretion, therefore it is used in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Medicinal recipes

Tincture of plantain

Take 1 tbsp. L. Dried leaves of plantain, pour them 200 ml of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. This infusion is used for kidney diseases and urinary incontinence. It can also be used to treat cracks in the skin and calluses.

Broth from plantain

2 tbsp. L. Dry leaves of plantain medium pour 200 ml of boiling water and cook in a water bath for half an hour. Take the medicine before meals 3 times a day for 50 g. This decoction is used as an expectorant for cough, bronchitis, flu, colds. External medicine can be used in the form of compresses for inflammation of the eyelids. In addition, the decoction of the plantain is drunk during cancer treatment during chemotherapy to protect healthy organs from harmful radiation.

Plantain syrup

Grind the fresh leaves of the plant, mix them with honey in a 1: 1 ratio and leave in a cool place for 10 days. After this, drain the formed syrup. The remedy is used for catarrhal diseases to strengthen immunity.

Application in cosmetology

Plantain medium application finds not only in folk medicine, but also in cosmetology. The plant has anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and toning effect, therefore it is used for skin care of face, hands and body. Plantain tincture is included in many cosmetic products (creams, lotions, tonics, etc.). It is important to note that this plant is suitable for all skin types. Plantain quickly removes inflammation, clears from acne and rash. Juice from the plant is used to cleanse dry skin. He perfectly moisturizes and nourishes it. For sensitive skin apply masks based on plantain. They carefully cleanse, nourish and tone. Girls whose skin is prone to fat, it is recommended to wipe the face with ice from the plantain tincture. In addition, the decoction of the plant is used to moisturize and nourish dry hair.

Plantain middle: contraindications

• Individual intolerance to plantain.
• The use of infusions and decoctions of the plant inside is contraindicated in people with high acidity of the stomach.
• Preparations, which include medium plantain, should not be taken to people with poor blood coagulability.
• Medicines based on this plant are contraindicated in patients who have an increased tendency to form blood clots.