What are the functions of plantain

Plantain is a perennial herb with great medicinal value. It can effectively help us treat gouty arthritis and chronic bronchitis. It also has a good therapeutic effect on frequent coughs and mouth sores.

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.

5. Plantain for mouth sores

Take 30 grams of dried plantain every day, double the amount for fresh plantain, decoct in water twice, add appropriate amount of white sugar and take orally in two times, 1 dose per day. The author has treated 35 cases of this disease, and most patients recovered within 2-4 days.