Plantago is a perennial herb. Its rhizome is short but thick and whisker-shaped. The leaves are smooth and have no hairs. The edges are serrated but not obvious. The overall appearance is broadly oval. The flowers are light green and the corolla is small. It likes to grow in sunny and humid environments and is commonly found in mountains, vegetable gardens, ponds and other places.
Plantago seed has a long history of being used as medicine. It is said in "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Plantago seed acts on the liver and soothes the kidneys, relieves depression and calms yang. It is also used as a kidney-tonifying medicinal medicine to strengthen yin and nourish the child; It is used medicinally to harmonize the liver and treat red eyes and dizzy eyes; it is used medicinally to clear away heat and relieve dysentery and fire stagnation; it is used medicinally to relax muscles and promote the circulation of qi, strengthen the feet and knees, and has quick response. ”
Modern medicine has also conducted in-depth investigations and studies on Psyllium Seed, and further found that it is effective in treating symptoms such as chronic bronchitis, acute and chronic bacillary dysentery, loss of appetite and indigestion in children, abnormal fetal position in pregnant women, temporomandibular disturbances, high blood pressure, etc. Significant therapeutic effect. Prescriptions for treating diseases with Plantago seeds:
Indigestion: Pick fresh Plantago seeds, clean them, put them into a pot, add three bowls of water, boil until one bowl is reached, add one cup Spoon honey and drink.
Hematuria and abnormal leucorrhea: Take the three Chinese herbal medicines of Plantain Seed, Eclipta, and Digupi, boil them in the water from which glutinous rice is washed (use the water from the second washing of glutinous rice), remove the residue and take it , the best effect is on an empty stomach.
Jaundice: Choose two traditional Chinese medicines: Plantago Seed and Guanyin Snail. When decoction, add a cup of white wine to it and cook until half a bowl is consumed.
Colds and colds: Go to the drugstore to buy an appropriate amount of psyllium and tangerine peel, add water to decoct and take it. The effect will take effect in a few days.
High blood pressure: Take 50 grams of Plantago seed and 30 grams of Houttuynia cordata, add 500 ml of water, cook to about 150 ml, remove the residue and take it.
Children suffering from heatstroke and vomiting: Plantago seeds, white Poria cocos, ginseng, aromatherapy, etc. Grind all the medicinal materials into powder, add water to boil, and take it after meals. Warm reminder:
The prescription is for reference only. For specific symptoms and specific analysis, please follow the doctor's advice. In addition, while taking the medicine, keep a happy mood and get enough sleep.