Asian Plantain
车前草Malay: Ekor Anjing
Plantago asiatica L.
Med + CookDiureticHeat-clearingEye-brighteningPhlegm-resolving
Family: Plantaginaceae
Type: Annual herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant or seeds (plantain seeds)
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, cold
Also known as: Fifth Watch Grass, Wheel Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Promotes urination, clears heat, brightens eyes, resolves phlegm
Indications:
- Urinary retention
- Turbid urination
- Leukorrhea
- Blood in urine
- Jaundice
- Edema
- Hot dysentery
- Diarrhea
- Nosebleed
- Red swollen eyes
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Skin ulcers
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 9-30g; fresh 30-60g, decoct or crush for juice. External: crush fresh and apply.
Mumps
Plantain 30-60g (dried 15-30g), decoct
Chronic bronchitis
Plantain 30g, stemona 15g, decoct
Kidney stones
Fresh plantain, desmodium & stone-dissolving tree 30g each, decoct
Recipes & Preparations
Plantain Detox Tea
Simple detox tea to promote urination and clear heat
Servings: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- •Fresh plantain 30g
- •Water 600ml
- •Honey to taste
Instructions:
- 1.Wash whole plantain plant thoroughly
- 2.Boil water, add plantain
- 3.Simmer for 20 minutes
- 4.Strain, add honey when warm
- 5.Drink 2-3 times daily
Caution
Contraindicated for kidney-deficiency spermatorrhea.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, cold
- Parts Used
- Whole plant or seeds (plantain seeds)
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 9-30g; fresh 30-60g, decoct or crush for juice. External: crush fresh and apply.
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