Plantain is a kind of plant with a history of plantain, which has very high medicinal value, so it is also one of the most commonly used Chinese herbal medicines in daily life. Let's take a look at the efficacy, function and indications of plantain.

Efficacy, function and indications of Plantago asiatica 1 1 and its influence on urinary system.

Plantain seed, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has its own medicinal value. Then, plantain has a certain diuretic effect, which can increase the water excretion of people, dogs and so on, and increase the excretion of urea, uric acid and sodium chloride.

2, antitussive, antiasthmatic and expectorant effects

Plantain decoction can significantly resist the contraction of isolated guinea pig tracheal smooth muscle caused by histamine and ach, and relax the tracheal smooth muscle, thus playing an antiasthmatic role. Ingesting plantain decoction into the stomach can obviously increase the output of tracheal secretions in rabbits and cats, and has a certain expectorant effect. Plantaginide can inhibit the respiratory center, deepen and slow down breathing, and has a certain antitussive effect.

3, the role of pathogenic microorganisms

The aqueous solution of Plantago asiatica has inhibitory effects on Trichophyton concentric, Trichophyton gracilis and Nocardia stellata in different degrees in vitro.

4. For the stomach and intestines.

0.5g/kg Plantago Plantaginis extract or infusion was given to Pavlov's dog with gastropathy, which had a two-way regulation effect on gastric juice secretion. It has antagonistic effect on gastric juice secretion caused by pilocarpine and gastric juice secretion caused by adrenaline.

Plantain has inhibitory effect on working stomach, but has no effect on quiet stomach. Plantain can also temporarily increase intestinal juice secretion, but it has no obvious effect on intestinal movement.

Effect of soaking plantain seeds in water for drinking

1. We know that plantain has expectorant and antitussive effects. Therefore, in daily life, people with chronic bronchitis or whooping cough can take plantain in moderation, which can restore their health and relieve symptoms.

2. Plantago has a certain diuretic effect, so it has a good therapeutic effect on occult nephritis;

3. Plantain also has a certain effect on the stomach. After entering the body, it can promote the secretion of intestinal juice, but this is temporary;

4. If children have diarrhea, soaking plantain in water also has a good effect.

5. Plantago asiatica also has a certain role in resisting pathogenic microorganisms, which can well inhibit inflammation in the body and has a good therapeutic effect on various jaundice hepatitis, aphtha, hemorrhoids, dysentery and mumps.

6. Under normal circumstances, most people can take plantain, but if you are a wet body, it is not recommended to take plantain seeds to avoid unnecessary harm to your body.

How to take plantain seeds?

1, stewed pork belly in front of the car: the so-called "pork belly" is the pig bladder. The method is to wash fresh plantain with clear water for later use, put 200 grams of cleaned pig bladder into a boiling water pot for cooking, cut into pieces, cook with plantain, salt, monosodium glutamate, pepper, onion ginger, cooking wine and broth, and stew until it is cooked thoroughly. Stewed pig's stomach in front of the car has the function of "clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, and relieving stranguria", and can treat cystitis, urethritis and other diseases.

2. Plantain soup: wash the collected plantain leaves with clear water for later use. Add soybean oil, chopped green onion, pepper, refined salt, shredded ginger, etc. Then stir fry a few times. Add 500 ml of water, add plantain leaves, stir fry, add monosodium glutamate and coriander, and then take out the pot. This soup has the effects of clearing away heat, diuresis and diminishing inflammation.

3. Green tea plantain farm: Use 100 ~ 150g fresh plantain, add 500ml water, boil for 5min, add 0.5 ~ 1g green tea and drink it three times. This soup has the functions of "clearing away heat and toxic materials, diminishing inflammation, stopping bleeding and stopping diarrhea", and can be used to treat hematuria, diarrhea, gastritis, prostatitis and other diseases.

Efficacy, function and indications of plantain seed 2 1 slimming

Plantain seed shell is a kind of physical and mental health food with low calorie and fat. After taking it, it can improve the satiety of human body, reduce the intake of other ingredients, reduce the calorific value in human body and promote the discharge of human fat. Sticking to taking it can help people lose weight and prevent obesity. Usually it is most suitable for these groups with slimming requirements.

Step 2 promote digestion

Plantain seed shell is a kind of healthy food rich in dietary fiber. This dietary fiber will absorb moisture and expand after entering the body, and can promote intestinal peristalsis, soften defecation in the human intestine and reduce defecation time. In daily life, everyone can eat more plantain seed shells, which can promote digestion, clear intestines and detoxify. It often has obvious preventive effect on constipation, rectal cancer and hemorrhoids.

3. Prevent hyperlipidemia and hypertension

Plantain seed shell is also beneficial to maintain human physical and mental health. It can immediately treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, improve the permeability and ductility of blood vessels, purify blood and reduce blood viscosity. It can keep blood pressure and blood sugar stable and avoid cardiovascular diseases. Plantain husk can also enhance heart function and improve heart folding function, and also has obvious preventive effect on arrhythmia and myocardial infarction.

Plantain shell taboo

Plantain seed shell has many benefits to human body, but it is a cold food and a Chinese herbal medicine, with some toxic and side effects. In daily life, it is not easy to cause obvious side effects, but after taking too much, everyone is very prone to spleen and stomach weakness and loose stools. In severe cases, some food poisoning symptoms will continue to appear, causing various hazards to health.

Efficacy, Function and Indications of Semen Plantaginis 3 Prescription names: Semen Plantaginis, Semen Plantaginis.

Tropism of nature and taste: slightly cold in nature and sweet in taste. Liver, kidney, lung and small intestine meridians entered.

Efficacy and indications: diuretic, stranguria-relieving, dampness-eliminating, diarrhea-relieving, liver-clearing and eyesight-improving, lung-clearing and phlegm-resolving. Indications: stranguria, edema, diarrhea, red eyes, swelling and pain, dark eyes, obstructive pulmonary disease, lung heat and cough with excessive phlegm.

Clinical application taboo:

1, Plantago asiatica is cold, beneficial to cold and slippery, specially designed for the lower orifices, so it is forbidden for those with internal injuries, fatigue, sinking yang, kidney deficiency and no damp heat.

2. Patients with cervical cancer, premature ejaculation and Parkinson's disease are taboo.

3, yin deficiency is smooth, vitality sinks, and those who can't get the essence should use it with caution. Use with caution those with frequent urination and dry stool. Iron deficiency anemia, mild burns and scalds are contraindicated.

4. Plantago asiatica has a strong diuretic effect, and people with water and electrolyte disorders should use it with caution.

5, people with allergies should use it with caution.

Matters needing attention in clinical treatment:

When the plantain seeds are eaten raw, the effective components are fried less, and the decoction is sticky, which will affect the dissolution of other drugs. After decoction, the soup is not sticky, and the effective components are easy to decoct, which does not affect the dissolution of other drugs.

Pay attention to the method of decocting medicine:

1, Semen Plantaginis is fine, and direct decoction mixed with liquid medicine will irritate the throat and cause discomfort, so it is appropriate to wrap it with a thin cloth.

2. Most of the plantain seeds are in good condition after being decocted, and it is doubtful whether all the effective components in the medicine can be decocted. Therefore, it is better to grind the plantain seeds into powder and drink them, and the effect is faster.

Usage and dosage: generally, the dosage is 10 ~ 15g, which is decocted with water.