Plantain greater seeds «Poltava»

Plantain large, pharmaceutical, medicinal «Poltava» / Plantago major L.

Perennial herbaceous plant of the Plantain family - Plantaginaceae. Popular names: seven-veiner, cutter, fellow traveler, roadside, boil grass. Pharmacy name: plantain seeds - Psylli semen, plantain herb.

The leaves are dense, broadly oval, with well-defined relief arcuate veins in the amount of 5-9, with long petioles. A rounded flower arrow up to 30 cm high emerges from the center of the rosette. Inflorescence - an ear carries small brownish flowers. The fruit is a box. The seeds are covered with sticky mucus, as a result of which they stick to the legs of animals and humans and are carried over long distances, especially along roads.

Grows in meadows, wastelands, gardens, along roads. In scientific medicine, plantain leaves are used. They contain glycosides, mucus, flavonoids, tannins of bitterness, enzymes, vitamins A, C, K. Parts used: grass, seeds. Use infusion, decoction and fresh juice of leaves collected during the flowering period.

The wound healing, bactericidal action of this plant has been known for over 1000 years. Externally, it is used to treat wounds, burns, boils, and insect stings. Plantain is a highly effective remedy for the treatment of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, chronic gastritis, colitis, increases appetite. Known expectorant, sedative effect of leaves in bronchitis. In folk medicine, psyllium seeds are also used, containing a high percentage of mucus, fatty oil, and saponins. Infusion of seeds has laxative, emollient, anti-inflammatory properties.

Treatment of infertility with psyllium seeds

Few people know that psyllium seeds are also used by women who are unable to conceive.

In fact, plantain is a real find for those who suffer from infertility, and not only for women, but also for men, because it has an equally good effect on the reproductive system of both of them: it restores it, eliminates certain problems, inflammatory processes , restores hormonal levels, normalizes the menstrual cycle in women.

Plant seeds can eliminate inflammation of the appendages, fallopian tubes.

Preparation of decoction: It is necessary to pour a tablespoon of seeds (10 grams), a glass of hot water, let it brew for 1-2 hours, then strain. It is recommended to take this decoction during the day 3-4 times 2-3 tablespoons.

The duration of the course can be 1-2 months. As a rule, there are no side effects, with the exception of individual intolerance. To prepare and take a decoction, you must strictly follow the recipe, do not overdo it, trying to enhance the effect.