Plantago ovata

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Plantago ovata Forssk.

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Blond Psyllium, Blonde Plantain, Ovate Plantain
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Plantaginaceae

  • Blond Psyllium
  • Blonde Plantain
  • Ovate Plantain
  • lekhekh segalgal
  • לֶחֶךְ סְגַלְגַּל
  • adan el-faras آذان الفرس
  • aqtouni أقطوني
  • qoreita' قريطاء
  • yanameh ينمه

Annual

  • Desert
  • Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Plantago ovata Forssk.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/
Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea

 Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

1. Eat seed husk. (B)
2. Heat plant (part not specified) in shallow pan, pour hot water over it & drink. (Z)

 Not specified (Z), Seed (B) B, Z
General

Cool the body

 Refrigerant

Heat plant (part not specified) in shallow pan, pour hot water over it & drink.

 Not specified Z
Wound Healing

Open closed wound

 Vulnerary

Prepare black paste from plant (part not specified) & spread over gauze; apply to wound & secure with a bandage.

 Not specified Z

Notes

Cautions

Plantgo ovata can cause bowel obstruction if there is inadequate fluid intake, also allergic reactions & interaction with other drugs. Should not be taken lying down, before sleeping or with anti-peristaltic drugs. Contraindicated in oesopahgeal, bowel or Gastrointestinal obstruction & diabetes. Can also cause fatal bronchospasm.

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