Internally, Plantain astringent action is useful for diarrhoea, gastritis and haemorrhage as well as cystitis, prostatitis and irritable bowel. Brew the plantain leaves to make a plantain tea.

Plantain is externally used for wounds, insect bites including spider bites, ulcers, eye inflammation, mouth inflammation, shingles, haemorrhoids and varicose ulcers.

Parts Used

Leaves

Actions

Anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, anti-haemorrhagic

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