Plantain

🔬 Botanical Name: Plantago major / Plantago lanceolata

📛 Other Names: Ribwort Plantain, Broadleaf Plantain, Waybread, بارهنگ (Barhang) English Plantain, Narrowleaf Plantain, , Ribwort Plantain

🛒 Overview:

Plantain (بارهنگ) is a widely respected medicinal herb found across Europe, Asia, and North America. It has been a cornerstone of traditional herbal medicine for centuries thanks to its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Both its leaves and seeds are used for internal and topical treatments, making it a versatile natural remedy.

Rich in mucilage, tannins, and iridoids, Plantain helps protect and repair mucous membranes while reducing inflammation and promoting detoxification.

🏭 Applications Across Various Industries:

✔️ Herbal Medicine: Used in teas, tinctures, syrups, and poultices
✔️ Pharmaceuticals: Key ingredient in herbal cough syrups, lozenges, and digestion aids
✔️ Cosmetics & Skincare: Used in natural creams and ointments for eczema, acne, and wound healing
✔️ Veterinary & Animal Care: Used in traditional remedies for animal wounds and digestion

💊 Key Medical Benefits:

🌬️ Respiratory Relief
Acts as a natural expectorant; helps treat coughs, bronchitis, and sore throats by soothing inflamed tissues.

🧬 Digestive Health
Plantain seeds are high in soluble fiber and are effective in relieving constipation, gastritis, and digestive inflammation.

🛡️ Wound Healing & Skin Repair
Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help heal cuts, burns, insect bites, and skin irritations.

💧 Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant
Helps calm inflammation in the gut, urinary tract, and skin while supporting the immune system.

🌿 Detoxification
Supports kidney function and helps in clearing toxins from the body through urine and bowel movements.

✅ Why Choose Our Plantain Herb?

• 🌱 Naturally sourced and sun-dried

• 🌾 Available in both seed and leaf forms

• ❌ No additives or preservatives

• 📦 Suitable for teas, extracts, capsules, or topical use