what is Daun Senduk(Plantago Major)?
the sientific name for daun senduk is plantago major.plantago major has more than 200 species. plantago major is a perennial plant that can last for several years.
daun senduk have wide distribution in temperate grassland of the world and it grows in wide area of Europe. this herbs also can be found at temperate regions in Asia,south Australia as well as north america.naturally daun senduk grows in northern Europe and central Asia but now it almost found all over the world.
Benefits of Daun Senduk(Plantago Major)?
the World Health Organization has approved the use of plantago major for following cases:
- this herbs is used to treat constipation,temporary constapation due to illness or pregnancy, irratable bowel syndrome, constipation for caused by duodenal ulcer or diverticulatis and stool softner after surgery for patient with anorectal
- plantago major is used to lowered the blood sugar that is increased after the male
- it also can be used to treat hypercholestrolemia as an adjunct to diet in order to redusce the risk of coronary heart disease.
plantago major from the perspective of modern medicine
- it has anti-inflammatory antioxidant,hematopoises and protect the liver that can be used for treatment of cancer.
- couple study shown that significant reduction in the number of coughs when plantago is being used.
other used of this herbs:
- plantago seed is being used as laxatives.
- fresh juice of plantago major to wash your mouth several times a day and it will cure the mouth sore
- mix a spoon of this herbs with barberry juice and drink it everyday it will remove blood in the urine which is due to the weakness of the liver
precaution when used this herbs
plantago major has interaction with the following drugs:
- carbamazepine ,lithium, and warfarin.it will decreased the drug absorption
- iron supplements.this herbs will reduce iron absorption
- insulin dependent diabetic may need less insulin in case of using this herbs
there are some side effect when used plantago major
- bloating and gas
- allergic reaction including nettle rashes,anaphylatic reaction and even bronchial obstructuin in patient allergic plant.
source
- haddadian, k., haddadian, k., & zahmatkash, m. (2014). a review of plantago major. indian journal of traditional knowledge , 681-685.
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