Plantain bloshnogo – Psyllium
Annual herb up to 25-30 cm, families podorozhnikovыh (Plantaginaceae). As a medicinal plant use fresh grass seeds and plants.
Plantain bloshnogo – chemical structure
The seeds of plantain bloshnogo contain large amounts of mucus, consisting of mannan and starch, fixed oils, proteins, mineral salts, glycoside Aucubin.
Plantain bloshnogo – Pharmacological properties
Established experimentally, that the seeds of the plant are slightly toxic. In animal studies,, survive on dry diet for 2 d, seed, animal data in the form of pills, induced bowel movements much faster, than in the control animals. Seeds have the property of swelling in contact with water. In neutral aqueous medium at a temperature of 37 ° C in 1 h semen volume increases 2 times, and through 2 /r h - in 4 times. In the acidic environment of the swelling occurs in less intensively. The most severe swelling observed in alkaline medium at 37 ° C: through 15 min semen volume increases 5 time, and through 3 h - in 9 time.
Plantain bloshnogo – medical applications
The seeds of plantain was investigated in a number of clinics in patients with different diseases of the gastrointestinal- gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by a delay chair. Soaked in water the seeds were given to patients at 1 tablespoon appointment 1 once a day on an empty stomach. Celebrating a laxative effect without side effects. Having a large number of seeds mucus facilitated enveloping mucosa and has a softening and anti-inflammatory action. Besides, slime, having colloidal nature, It has the ability to adsorb bacteria. Galenic plantain bloshnogo effective in ulcerative lesions of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, in chronic inflammatory states,, complicated by hemorrhage, because, in addition to the wound healing properties, Plantain has hemostatic effect and.
Freshly grass plantain bloshnogo with plantain leaves are used as a medicinal plant for preparation "Juice of plantain ', which is used internally for anatsidnyh gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer without acidity, chronic colitis and externally for wounds, cuts, etc.. d.
Juice freshly herb plantain bloshnogo in combination with antibiotics and sulfanilamide drugs used in chronic dysentery.
Plantain bloshnogo – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration
A decoction of plantain seed bloshnogo. Prepare before use: 10 g of seeds pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, was heated in a boiling water bath for 10 m, cooled 10 min and filter. Take 1 tablespoon 1 once a day on an empty stomach.
Mucus psyllium bloshnogo It is also preparing to use: 2 tablespoons of seeds washed, Pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, cooled for 10 Mines and take on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon.
Juice of plantain It consists of a mixture of equal volumes of juice freshly harvested plantain leaves and grass plantain bloshnogo. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day for 15-20 minutes before eating, Divorce in 1/4 cup water, during 30 days. Store in a cool,, protected from light.
