PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA

Plantago Lanceolata belongs to the family Plantaginaceae which is a species of flowering plant. It is low growing plant which is small and glabrous with several rosetters . 

Roots of the plant are coarse fibrous and it has shallow crown root system . 

Seeds of this plant are oblongoid that is it split into two equal half’s .

Synonames of this herb are Ribwort Plantain , Narrowleaf Plantain , English Plantain , Ribleaf , Lamb`s Tongue and Buckhorn 

This is a perennial herb with leafless silky hairy flower steam . 

CLASSIFICATION:-

KINGDOM:- Plantae 

PHYLUM:- Spermytophyta 

FAMILY:- Plantaginaceae

GENUS:- Plantago 

SPECIES:- Plantago lanceolata

COMMON NAME :-Ribwort Plantain 

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES :-

RASA :- Madhur ( Sweet )

GUNA :- Guru (Heavy), Snigdha (moist ) 

VIRYA :- Cold (Sheet )

VIPAKA :- Undergo sweet taste after digestion 

EFFECT ON TRIDOSHA :- Help to overcome increased Vata and Pitta Dosha 

PART TO BE USED ARE :-  Leaves and Seeds

USES ARE :-

1 Laxative Properties :- Seeds of this plant have polysaccharides which has laxative property , it help to release water which help in stimulate peristalsis and facilitate bowel movement . It is also useful in treatment of parasitic warm.

2 The leaves of this plant are useful to kill intestinal or ulcer worms , leaves are used in powdered form . 

3 Cure Piles and Diarrhea 

4 Cure Inflammation of Eye :- Juice of this herb mixed with water poured into the eyes reduces the swelling .

5 Cure skin issues :- This plant is very useful in skin problems like itching , swelling , rashes etc. 

6 It help in stopping the bleeding and repair of the tissue , ointment or lotion is used. 

7 To Cure Respiratory Disorders :- The leaves of the plant are used to treat respiratory disorder like asthma . 

8 AntiCancer AND Cytotoxic Properties

9 Cure Urinary tract Infections :- This plant has diuretic properties which help to solve the body`s renal issues .

10  Hepatic and Splenic Effect :- The extract of the plant is applied locally which help to improve liver functioning and also cure the obstruction in hepatic and spleen paths . 

11 Neurological Effect :- This plant is useful in reducing neurological pain by locally applying oil or massage .Also help to treat epilepsy .