A medicinal plant for professional use

Plantain is traditionally used for its beneficial effects on inflamed mucous membranes. It is used as an infusion, gargle, or topically to relieve respiratory, oral, and skin conditions. It is a versatile and safe plant, provided its use is followed within prescribed guidelines.

Description

Whole, dried, cut leaves, grayish-green in color, with a subtle odor and a slightly herbaceous and astringent flavor. Product reserved for processing or extraction by health professionals or the nutraceutical industry.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Round plantain, greater plantain
• Latin name: Plantago major
• Family: Plantaginaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia
• English name: Broadleaf plantain
• German name: Breitwegerich
• Name in Spanish: Llantén mayor
• Name in Italian: Piantaggine maggiore
• Name in Arabic: لسان الحمل العريض

Main virtues

Softening, anti-inflammatory, astringent, expectorant, healing.

Main constituents

Mucilages, aucubin (iridoid), flavonoids, tannins, salicylic acid, zinc, potassium.

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 2 g of leaves per 200 ml of boiling water – infuse for 10 minutes. 1 to 3 cups per day.
• External use: as a poultice or lotion (light decoction at 10 g/L).
• Extract or syrup: according to standardized extraction protocol for internal or external formulation.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Regulated plant – use reserved for professionals.
• Not recommended in case of known allergy to Plantaginaceae.
• May interact with mucolytic or expectorant treatments.

History and traditional use

Plantain is one of the oldest known medicinal plants in Europe. It was already used by the Greeks and Romans for its healing and soothing properties. Used both internally and externally, it remains a reliable source of professional herbal preparations today.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or bulk bag reserved for pharmacies or processing laboratories.
• Storage: away from air, light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Order of June 24, 2014 – List of plants for restricted use (Legifrance)
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Plantain_major
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org

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