HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Plantain

Botanical namePlantago lanceolata/major

Plant part usedLeaf and stem

Important safety information: Generally well tolerated; ensure correct species and clean material.

Herbal actions

Demulcent
anti-inflammatory
vulnerary
antimicrobial in vitro

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Irritated throat/cough
Gastrointestinal mucosal irritation
Traditional urinary irritation support

Main constituents

Iridoids (aucubin), verbascoside, mucilage, tannins

Preparation overview

Tea: Infusion. Steep leaf and strain.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.