The efficacy, function and edible method of plantain

Plantain grows in fields, on hillsides, roadsides, and wastelands beside houses. Perennial herb. The rhizome is shortened and thickened, with dense fibrous roots. Plantain is a kind of herb, also known as plantain. Plantain is divided into Plantago major and Plantago asiatica. Plantain is cold in nature and tastes sweet.

Plantain is rich in protein, carbohydrates, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other trace elements, as well as rich vitamins and other ingredients. Don’t underestimate it because it is common and can be found anywhere. However, it has many functions. It can be used as medicine and also as food!

1. Can be used to treat gouty arthritis

An expert from a gout specialty hospital in Shanghai said that the main principle of plantain in treating gouty arthritis is its diuretic effect. Gouty arthritis is caused by excessive uric acid in the body, and uric acid can be excreted through urine. The diuretic effect of plantain can make uric acid in gouty arthritis patients be excreted through urine, which can relieve gout symptoms to a certain extent. Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain, double the amount for fresh one, decoct in water twice and take 1 dose per day for continuous use. However, the use of this method must be based on regular gout treatment.

2. Plantain for chronic bronchitis

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain every day, double the amount for fresh plantain, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes, boil it over high heat twice and take one dose per day for 3-5 days to relieve symptoms or cure the disease. This prescription is particularly effective for lung heat, cough and asthma.

3. Plantain for mumps

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain every day, double the amount for fresh plantain, decoct in water twice, add 300 ml of water for the first time and boil until it reaches 100 ml, add 200 ml of water for the second time and boil until it reaches 100 ml, mix the two liquid medicines and take them in two times. Generally, taking it continuously for 3-5 days can relieve or cure the symptoms. For severe cases, the dosage can be increased as appropriate.

4. Plantain for whooping cough

Take 30-60 grams of dried plantain every day, double the amount for fresh plantain, boil it into a thick juice, remove the residue, add 30 grams of honey and mix well, take it 3-4 times a day. Clinically verified that 20 cases of whooping cough recovered within a week for mild cases and about half a month for severe cases.

Plantain has a very good effect, but it should not be eaten too much. It should be consumed according to the condition of the disease. Moreover, plantain has a cold nature, so eating too much will cause diarrhea, which is very bad for people with weak bodies. Long-term and excessive consumption will damage the liver and kidneys. Pregnant women, in particular, must use it according to the doctor's instructions.