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Greater plantain, Plantago major, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It's native to Europe and northern and central Asia, although now it could be found in many places around the world; very common in roadsides, paths...frequently as a weed.
Leaves simple, alternate. Flowers small grouped in a dense spike on top of a stem.
Plantago major could be used in salads, teas and has been used as a would healer, ulcers, varicose veins, kidney and liver ailments, snakebites, conjunctivitis and cataracts.
Added by Nalini 17 months ago
Conditions Treated: Wounds and Injuries
Specific Conditions Treated: Abscesses
Ingredients Participating: Greater Plantain
The development of an abscess can follow from injury to the skin in the form of a small scratch or cut. This becomes an entrance for the bacteria invading the tissue and reproducin... more
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Added by anavic 22 months ago
Conditions Treated: Urology
Specific Conditions Treated: Urinary Tract Infection
Ingredients Participating: Greater Plantain
Greater [URL(T) plantain]plantain[/URL] has many medicinal virtues. It is very effective for the treatment of a wide range of urinary tract infections.
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Added by anavic 22 months ago
Conditions Treated: Gynecology
Specific Conditions Treated: Vaginal Infection, Vaginitis
Ingredients Participating: Greater Plantain
Vaginal fluxes usually are a result of [URL(T) bacterial-vaginosis]vaginal infection[/URL]. There are several symptoms associated, for example [URL(T) itching]itching[/URL], inflam... more
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Added by anavic 22 months ago
Conditions Treated: Wounds and Injuries
Specific Conditions Treated: Bleeding
Ingredients Participating: Greater Plantain
[URL(T) bleeding]Bleeding[/URL] wounds could open the way to infections if not treated properly. Greater [URL(T) plantain]plantain[/URL] has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and wound... more
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Added by anavic 22 months ago
Conditions Treated: Ear Nose and Throat
Specific Conditions Treated: Common Cold, Cold
Ingredients Participating: Greater Plantain
In a [URL(T) common-[URL(T) common-cold]cold[/URL]]common cold[/URL] it's important to drink enough liquids. A greater [URL(T) plantain]plantain[/URL] [URL(T) tea]tea[/URL] is a go... more
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