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Also known as:
Lance Leaf Plantain
Uses:
• Catarrh
• Earache/ear infections/glue ear
• Sinusitis
• Tinnitus
Description:
This is a very common plant in Europe, growing in large quantities in dry
meadows and fields. Plantago, a member of the Plantain family, produces a
rosette of slender pointed leaves and a flowering stem which arises from the
centre, carrying small flowers.
How it works:
Plantago contains mucilage, tannins and silicic acid. It is probably the mucilage
which contributes most to the action of the plant.
Plantago has the ability to reduce the amount of inflammation present in the
mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.
It has been noted that plantain juice will not go mouldy during storage despite
large amounts of sugar being present. This has been found to be due to the
presence of naturally occurring antibiotics. This may explain its action in
conditions such as middle ear infections and glue ear.
Additional advice:
No restrictions on use are known. If earache persists for more than five days,
it is advisable to consult a Doctor.
