Plantago Semen, Plantain Seed, Che Qian Zi 车前子 ArnoglossumChe Qian Zi (TCM)    Red Plantain (variety)        Greater Plantain Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Left: Greater Plantain; Middle: Ribwort Plantain; Right: Buck’s-Horn PlantainNew Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563    Greater Plantain    Ribwort PlantainParkinson, Theatrum Botanicum, 1640 P. majorFlora von Deutschland (20), Kohler, 1885 P. lanceolataFlora von Deutschland (20), Kohler, 1885 P. asciaticaIllustrations Of Indian Botany, Vol. II, Wight, 1850 Botanical name: Plantago spp.Several species are used: P. majus: Greater Plantain; P. lanceolata: Ribwort Plantain; P. coronopus: Buck’s-Horn Plantain P. asciatica and others are used in India and China. P. ovata P. arenaria Chen and Chen (2001) state that there are a number of species of Plantain globally and all may be used synonymously. Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, slightly moist with a drying effect. Slightly Bitter and Sweetcleanses, thickens Classifications: 2P. HEMOSTATICS3B. FEBRIFUGE & ANTIPYRETIC.  3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS4c. CARDIAC.  4h. NEPHRITIC Uses: Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine: (TCM, West) Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis, Edema, Oliguria, StranguryUlcers of the bladder and kidneys;seed prepared with Salt is also used for frequent or difficult urination from damp heatDamp-Heat Diarrhea, Dysentery, Gonorrhea etc.Prostatitis; Candida Stops Leakage, Strengthens the Kidneys: (TCM, West) Spermatorrhea,…

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