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Lanceolata4
  • Plantago lanceolata , Ribwort, has green, long slender leaves that are pointed on the end They are about an inch in width and can grow to be 10-12 inches long. (rosedemarie.com)
  • Plantago lanceolata grows taller than Plantago major . (rosedemarie.com)
  • What: Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) and buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceolata) are also common weeds. (aceaerobaticschool.com)
  • You will commonly see and use two types of plantain for medicine: broadleaf plantain ( Plantago major ) and narrowleaf plantain ( P. lanceolata ). (curedbynature.net)
Greater plantain4
  • Health benefits of greater plantain (Plantago major L. (botanical-online.com)
  • Because of its content in mucilages, greater plantain performs emollient properties, that's to say it soothes the respiratory mucous membrane, so it is used to cure sore throat of sores in the mouth , caused by infections. (botanical-online.com)
  • Plantago major (broadleaf plantain or greater plantain) is one of the most abundant and widely distributed medicinal crops in the world. (gonzalezagrogardens.com)
  • The Broadleaf Plantains / Bartang (بارتنگ) also known as Greater Plantain and Plantago Major, is used as medicinal herbs are low-growing plants that you can find growing almost anywhere. (sastapansari.pk)
Broadleaf4
  • One study concludes that hot water extracts of broadleaf plantain and Chinese plantain possess a broad spectrum of antileukemia, anti-carcinoma and antiviral activities , with the seeds being the best source for the development of anticancer and anti-inflammatory products. (realrawkitchen.com)
  • Wild Harvested viable Broadleaf Plantain seeds from the " Tame the Spirit " Farm in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. (tamethespiritherbs.com)
  • Plantago major, broadleaf plantain, has broad leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. (rosedemarie.com)
  • Broadleaf Plantain ( Plantago major ) has a wealth of positive qualities, where Velvetgrass has none. (chavezpark.org)
Plantaginaceae2
Constituents2
  • The active chemical constituents are aucubin (an anti-microbial agent), allantoin (which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration), and mucilage (which reduces pain and discomfort). (gonzalezagrogardens.com)
  • The traditional uses, chemical constituents and biological activities of Plantago major L. A review. (amruthapublicschool.org)
Ribwort1
Medicinal6
  • There are also internal medicinal uses where the expectorant effect and the mucilage content of the plant ease inflamed mucous membranes during bouts of coughs and bronchitis. (downgardenservices.org.uk)
  • Plantain ( Plantago major ) is a species of flowering plant that is one of the most abundant medicinal crops in the world. (drkoalahk.com)
  • Those seeds are the most commonly-used medicinal component of Plantain, in fact, they are used much more often than most people know. (al-kemi.com)
  • Mucilages, fatty oils, and other more structural components of plants do not extract well in alcohol, but fortunately for our work, Plantain leaves are also very medicinal. (al-kemi.com)
  • In India, natural gums and mucilage are well known for their medicinal use. (pharmtech.com)
  • HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA 5.0 A brief outline of major medicinal plants, giving preferred media, strengths, common dosage ranges, possible side effects, and ecologic status. (italisvital.info)
Plantain Leaf2
  • Plantain Leaf, Seeds and Roots are all edible for culinary use and are also used to make Plantain Tea, Plantain Salve, Tinctures & ointment. (tamethespiritherbs.com)
  • Marshmallow provides soothing mucilage and Plantain leaf infuses reknowned anti-redness abilities. (petitvour.com)
Ulmus1
  • Mucilage-rich extracts of Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis), Slippery elm inner bark (Ulmus fulva), Plantain (Plantago major) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) are combined to provide a nutritive, soothing lubricating, protective barrier for inflamed mucous membranes. (mousabilities.com)
Husks6
  • It is known to act as a soluble, or viscous, dietary fiber that thickens the fecal mass, an example being the consumption of fiber supplements containing psyllium seed husks. (wikipedia.org)
  • The seeds and the husks contain high levels of fibre, they expand and become highly gelatinous when soaked in water. (pfaf.org)
  • Psyllium seed husks are a potent source of dietary fiber. (aceaerobaticschool.com)
  • The natural matter in the seed husks might also be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. (aceaerobaticschool.com)
  • The seed husks of Plantago psyllium are the mucilaginous bulk-forming fiber better known by its brand name, Metamucil. (al-kemi.com)
  • Sometimes the seed husks are used without the seeds[238]. (pfaf.org)
Broad-leaved plantain3
  • In neolithic times, the broad-leaved Plantain (Plantago major) was held sacred for it grew nowhere better than on the old straight track, the ceremonial causeway. (sacredearth.com)
  • A paste made from the boiled seeds of broad-leaved plantain draws out splinters and thorns. (sacredearth.com)
  • Recent research has shown the seeds of the broad-leaved plantain to have potent anti-cancer properties. (sacredearth.com)
Germination4
  • Mucilage in plants plays a role in the storage of water and food, seed germination, and thickening membranes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The presence of mucilage in seeds affects important ecological processes in some plant species, such as tolerance of water stress, competition via allelopathy, or facilitation of germination through attachment to soil particles. (wikipedia.org)
  • A complementary laboratory experiment was also conducted to determine the cardinal temperatures for seed germination. (scialert.net)
  • Results of laboratory trial showed that maximum rate of germination was obtained at 20 and 25°C and maximum percentage of seed germination was obtained at 15 and 25°C in Isubgol and Psyllium, respectively. (scialert.net)
Mucilaginous2
  • Plantago seeds contain 10-30% mucilaginous hydrocolloid, which is localized in the outer seed-coat (husk) and is the major, active principle. (jlalfoods.com)
  • The seeds have a mucilaginous coat and swell to several times their volume when in water[9]. (pfaf.org)
Ovata2
Plantains2
BOTANICAL NAME1
  • Its botanical name, Plantago , comes from the Latin planta, meaning "sole of the foot", since the European species of this herb grows in low rosettes of leaves, flat at ground level as if they have been stepped on. (al-kemi.com)
Acids1
  • Organic Baobab and Pumpkin seed oils star, providing Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, D, E and Zinc as well as plant sterols. (petitvour.com)
Demulcent2
  • The astringency is moderated by the demulcent effect of the mucilage in the herb, so this herbal remedy is much gentler than other commonly used astringents. (sastapansari.pk)
  • The demulcent herbs contain mucilage that assists in soothing dry and irritated tissues in the breathing system. (herbs-for-health.com)
Perennial2
  • Evergreen perennial, spreading by seed, which cling to feet and vehicle tyres - it was taken to the New World for herbal use and became known to North American Native Peoples as "White Man's Footsteps" as it followed the new inhabitants where they settled. (downgardenservices.org.uk)
  • Plantago asiatica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). (pfaf.org)
Species8
  • The amount of mucilage produced per seed has been shown to vary across the distribution range of a species, in relation with local environmental conditions of the populations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Economic value of these species are mainly related to mucilage content of the seed mainly used in medicine and industry (Ebrahimzadeh Mabood et al . (scialert.net)
  • Semen psyllii is the name given to the seeds of several species of European Plantago, but the best are those of P. Psyllium. (medherbs.info)
  • There are more than 250 species of Plantago growing in all parts of the world that are said to be safe for external and internal use. (rosedemarie.com)
  • The two most common species widely used in herbal remedies is Plantago major and Plantago lanceolate . (rosedemarie.com)
  • This species is cultivated in many areas for its seed, which is used medicinally[46, 50, 60]. (pfaf.org)
  • Our Spagyric Essence of Plantain is from the main European species, the major . (al-kemi.com)
  • Closely related to P. major and included as a sub-species of that plant by some botanists[238]. (pfaf.org)
Pods2
  • The young, raw leaves, stalks and seed pods can be used as a nutritional food source. (tamethespiritherbs.com)
  • Cut the top half of the plant when it has formed its little heart-shaped "purses" (seed pods) and make a tincture (with alcohol), which you can use to stop bleeding. (finalprepper.com)
Allantoin1
  • It contains three chemical components: aucubin (an antimicrobial agent), allantoin (which stimulates cellular growth), and mucilage (which reduces pain and discomfort in the skin). (drkoalahk.com)
Characteristics1
  • The amount and viscosity of the mucilage are important nattō characteristics, contributing to nattō's unique taste and smell. (wikipedia.org)
Herb1
Infusion2
  • An infusion of the leaves helps to control diarrhoea, while the seeds are a great aid for the elimination of waste products and for weigh-loss. (sacredearth.com)
  • We use both an infusion of whole leaves, twigs and bark as will as cold-pressed oil from the seeds and fruits of the Neem Tree. (drkoalahk.com)
Linn5
  • otanical: Plantago Psyllium (LINN. (medherbs.info)
  • In Southern Europe, as well as in Northern Africa and Southern Asia, Plantago Psyllium (Linn. (medherbs.info)
  • The authors examine the functionality of mucilage extracted from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn as an excipient in a sustained-release tablet formulation. (pharmtech.com)
  • The objective of this study was to extract mucilage from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn and examine the various pharmaceutical properties of the dried mucilage to assess its functionality as an excipient. (pharmtech.com)
  • In this study, the drug-release mechanism was evaluated for diclofenac sodium tablets prepared with highly hydrophilic mucilage from the leaves of Hibiscus rosasinensis Linn . (pharmtech.com)
Extract2
  • Abidin ZZ, Mohd Shamsudin NS, Madehi N, Sobri S. Optimisation of a method to extract the active coagulant agent from Jatropha curcas seeds for use in turbidity removal. (springer.com)
  • It blooms from June and the fruits are harvested to extract the seeds in July-August. (sorianatural.es)
Plant7
  • The plant genera Drosera (sundews), Pinguicula, and others have leaves studded with mucilage-secreting glands, and use a "flypaper trap" to capture insects. (wikipedia.org)
  • I cut the top two-thirds of each plant while it is in flower (or setting seeds) and use alcohol to make a tincture which relieves tender, swollen breasts, PMS symptoms, and allergic reactions. (finalprepper.com)
  • When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer A sowing can be made outdoors in situ in mid to late spring if you have enough seeds. (pfaf.org)
  • This husk is removed by a mechanical process where controlled conditions are maintained to get rid of any plant remains since they are the major impurity. (sardagum.com)
  • It is quite an ancient plant, with seeds found in the sanctuary of Hera on Samos in the seventh century BC. (chavezpark.org)
  • Each plant can produce around 200,000 seeds per year, and where conditions are right, it forms dense stands where little else can grow. (chavezpark.org)
  • The plant is available in India in large quantities, and the leaves contain mucilage (23, 24). (pharmtech.com)
Herbs4
  • These are herbs that are rich in mucilage (slimy, like Okra). (nutritionaltherapy.com)
  • Tame the Spirit" Bulk Herbs are always Farm Grown, Wild Harvested or organic, using NON GMO seed and no unhealthy pesticides. (tamethespiritherbs.com)
  • The expectorants are herbs that play a major role in thinning and expelling the mucus that congests your air passages. (herbs-for-health.com)
  • Some of these herbs work because of their action to the volatile oils and mucilage content and will deliver the relief by relaxing the tissues as well as encouraging production of looser and thinner mucous. (herbs-for-health.com)
Mucous membranes1
  • It supports the mucous membranes as it contains mucilage, this lines and protects the membranes of the cervix which is helpful for women with low cervical mucous. (indigo-herbs.co.uk)
Amount of mucilage1
  • A 3 2 full factorial design was carried out to evaluate the effect of certain variables such as the amount of mucilage and diluent. (pharmtech.com)
Sugars1
  • During the fermentation of nattō soybeans, extracellular enzymes produced by the bacterium Bacillus natto react with soybean sugars to produce mucilage. (wikipedia.org)
Herbal2
Anti-infective1
  • Modern pharmacological studies have proven some of the traditional applications of Plantago major, and much scientific research validates anti-infective, anti-tussive, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative and astringent properties. (realrawkitchen.com)
Grows1
  • Location: As the map demonstrates, plantain grows throughout Canada and the Coninental U.S. Seeds can be eaten raw or cooked and can be tedious to harvest. (aceaerobaticschool.com)
Spike2
  • Results showed that water stress had a negligible negative effect on most parameters evaluated except length of spike and seed yield which were affected negatively by increasing the length of irrigation intervals. (scialert.net)
  • At the tip, the seed head looks like a spike with tiny flower petals. (rosedemarie.com)
Membranes1
  • Plantain seeds contain up to 30% mucilage which swells up in the gut, acting as a bulk laxative and soothing irritated membranes[238]. (pfaf.org)
Edible1
Soluble1
Licorice1
  • Contains Burdock, Dandelion, Milk Thistle Seed, Red Clover, Alfalfa, and Licorice in a balanced tonic formula to help cleanse and support the liver, blood and digestive systems in cases of chronic allergies, skin disorders, or other toxicity related imbalances. (mousabilities.com)
India2
  • 1997) and presently India is the largest exporter of Isubgol seed (Godawat, 1999). (scialert.net)
  • Ltd. : A Leading Exporter of Spices and Seeds from India. (jlalfoods.com)
Absorb2
  • The jelly-like mucilage produced when Psyllium is soaked in water has the ability to absorb toxins within the large bowel. (pfaf.org)
  • The husk has a tendency to absorb water and form mucilage if used on its own and swallowed. (sardagum.com)
Content1
  • There was no correlation between mucilage content, swelling factor and seed size. (scialert.net)
Strengths1
  • Differing types and varying strengths of mucilage can also be used for other adhesive applications, including gluing labels to metal cans, wood to china, and leather to pasteboard. (wikipedia.org)
Yellow jaundice2
  • Seeds mixed with wine are said to cure yellow jaundice. (herbnet.com)
  • The seed is profitable against dropsey, falling-sickness, yellow jaundice and stoppings of the liver and reins. (downgardenservices.org.uk)
Leaves4
  • Seeds, leaves. (medherbs.info)
  • The leaves make a great addition to green smoothies, while the roasted seeds can be mixed into the porridge or muesli, and the birds love them too! (sacredearth.com)
  • The leaves and seed are used to make medicine. (amruthapublicschool.org)
  • The leaves are also used for these purposes, though they are considered to be less powerful than the seed[218]. (pfaf.org)
Yield1
Organic1
  • Organic Camellia oil is a rich source of antioxidants, and Perilla seed oil and Tamanu are both superb for eczema, psoriasis, and other needy skin conditions. (petitvour.com)
Discomfort1
  • Blue violet, like plantain, contains mucilage, which helps to hydrate and reduce discomfort in the skin. (drkoalahk.com)
Carbohydrates1
  • It also contains chlorophyll and carbohydrates such as mannitol and inulin, Tricin as well Mucilage. (naturalhealingroom.com)
Plants4
  • Mucilage is a thick gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mucilage has a unique purpose in some carnivorous plants. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mucilage of two kinds of insectivorous plants, sundew (Drosera) and butterwort (Pinguicula), is used for the traditional production of a variant of the yogurt-like Swedish dairy product called filmjölk. (wikipedia.org)
  • He intended to convey that these plants go wherever they want - or rather, wherever we go and spread their seeds, via the bottoms of our boots. (sacredearth.com)