Instruction for use: Plantaginis majoris folia (Folia Plantaginis majoris)

Pharmacological group

Other non-narcotic analgesics, including non-steroidal and other anti-inflammatory drugs

Secretolytics and stimulators of motor function of the respiratory tract

Characteristic

Contains slime, bitter and tannic substances, carotene, vitamin C, vitamin K, resins, proteins, oleic and citric acid, saponins, sterols, glycoside aubcine, enzymes invert and emulsions, alkaloids, essential oil, chlorophyll, phytoncides, flavonoids, mannitol, sorbitol, macro- and microelements and other biologically active substances.

Pharmacotherapy

Means of plant origin; has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial bacteriostatic (against staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, hemolytic streptococcus), hemostatic, antiallergic, analgesic, expectorant, sedative, hypotensive and laxative effect. Stimulates tissue regeneration, enhances the secretory activity of the glands of the stomach and intestines. It has a mucolytic effect, promotes the normalization of the properties of the airway surfactant and the restoration of the functions of the ciliary epithelium. Anti-inflammatory effect due to the presence of polysaccharides (mucus, pectin), carotene and vitamin B. Lowering the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, has anti-sclerotic effect.

Indications

Hypoacid gastritis, colitis, enteritis, enterocolitis, dysentery, constipation; decreased appetite; kidney disease, urethritis, cystitis; atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension; trophic ulcers, bruises, wounds (including purulent), cuts, burns, boils, acne; inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and nasopharynx; metrorrhagia; atopic dermatitis (common neurodermatitis). Bronchitis, whooping cough, bronchial asthma (as an expectorant drug).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, hypersecretion of gastric juice, hyperacid gastritis, peptic ulcer of stomach and duodenum (in the stage of exacerbation).

Dosing

Inside, in the form of infusion, 30 minutes after meals, 2 tablespoons 2-3 times a day for 7-10 days or as a tincture, 30-40 drops 3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.

To prepare the infusion from the shredded raw material, about 5 grams (1 tbsp) of plantain leaves are placed in enameled pots, poured into 100 ml (1/2 cup) of hot boiled water, covered with a lid and insisted on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, then insist at room temperature for 45 minutes, filter, the remaining raw material is squeezed. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 100 ml with boiled water.

To prepare the infusion from the powder, 3 filter bags are placed in a glass or enamel ware, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) of boiling water, cover with a lid and insist for 15 minutes, after which the filter bags are squeezed. The volume of the infusion obtained is adjusted to 100 ml with boiled water.

With constipation and colitis - 100 ml once a day (in the evening).

External, for washing, lotion on inflamed skin, wounds, ulcers, bruises, sore spots, mouthwash.

Side effect

Allergic reactions, heartburn.

Special instructions

The ready infusion is stored in a cool place for no more than 2 days.