Family

• Plantaginaceae

Constituents

• Iridoid Glycosides
• Mucilages
• Tannins
• Flavonoids
• Saponins
• Essential Oils

Parts used

• Dried Leaves
• Roots
• Juice of the plant

Properties

• Antitosis
• Anti-inflammatory
• Expectorant
• External antiseptic
• Antimicrobial and antibiotic
• Antibacterial

Indications

Internal use

• Cough (dry or productive)
• Bronchitis
• Fever

External use

• Wounds
• Insect bites
• Leukorrhea

Side effects

-

Contraindications

-

Interactions

-

Forms of use

• Infusion
• Syrup 
• Plantain Capsule
• Fresh juice