Plantain against coughing

Cough occurs due to the inflammatory process in the upper respiratory tract. Often it all starts with a common cold: a runny nose, sneezing, choking in the throat, then the pathological focus falls lower, provokes pain in the chest and cough, which can be dry barking or wet coughing. This is a natural protective reflex of the body, aimed at releasing the respiratory organs from the inflamed and swollen mucous membrane. For the patient, the cough causes a lot of pain, especially when the sputum does not go away and there are constant urges for coughing. In this case, along with medicamental treatment, phytopreparations, infusions, herbal medicinal herbs possessing a softening anti-inflammatory property, inhalations on their basis are prescribed. One of the effective cough remedies is plantain.

Therapeutic properties of plantain

About this grass do not know except that people who grew up in the "stone jungle" of megacities. It grows everywhere where there is no asphalt. Since childhood in the conditions of nature, it is torn off and pasted onto abrasions, cuts, bleeding wounds, especially without thinking about what makes the plantain medicinal properties. Make it curative tannins and phytoncides, providing a bactericidal effect, and polysaccharides reduce inflammation and accelerate healing. In addition to the external application of the plant and the treatment of cough, the plantain juice is good for the digestive system, in particular the stomach with a low acidity, in the fight against gastritis, ulcer, colitis. It also increases immunity, it is prescribed to patients undergoing chemo- and radiotherapy, tones up the nervous system.

Indications Plantain against coughing

Cough is caused by tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, pertussis, tuberculosis. Indication for the use of plantain is any of these diseases, accompanied by an unproductive cough, to stimulate the formation of sputum, enveloping and softening the mucous membrane.

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Release form

In the summer it will not be difficult to prepare a drug from the fresh leaves of plantain, but most often it is necessary in the cold season. It can be prepared independently, tearing, washing, properly dried and preserved. Most do not bother with this, tk. In pharmacies the plant is sold in various forms of release. Here are some options:

• syrup of plantain - there is a purchase, but you can cook yourself. Viscous consistency, sparingly refers to the mucosa, it copes well with the function of phagocytosis, removing pathogenic organisms;
• decoction and infusion of fresh leaves of plantain from cough - is possible during the growth of grass, it is in the green living plant most of all useful ingredients. Can be prepared in a water bath, in a thermos or by brewing;
• tincture - is prepared for 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1:10, but can be purchased at the pharmacy. It is a brownish-greenish liquid with a pronounced odor;
• extract of plantain - a concentrated composition, which must be diluted in water before use. It contains all the components of the plant: mucus, vitamins K and C, mineral salts, carotene, flavonoids and other useful elements, its effectiveness in treating inflammation of the bronchial tree is not lower than in other means;
• tea from a plantain from a cough - for its preparation as a tea leaves dried leaves of a plantain (3-4 tea spoons on 500 ml of water) are used. In a glass of warm drink, you can put a spoonful of honey, it will increase its effectiveness in the fight against colds and coughs.

Everyone has a hearing and widely advertised in the cold period of the year, favorable for the spread of colds of infectious diseases, such names as "Dr. Tissa syrup with plantain" and "Herbion", related to medicinal expectorants, made on the basis of plantain:

• syrup Dr. Thyss - appointed with difficulty coughing. In addition to the main active substance in its composition, sugar beet syrup, honey, potassium sorbate, peppermint oil, purified water. Anti-inflammatory and bacterial properties of the drug contribute to reducing pathological processes in the respiratory system, dilute sputum, facilitate their removal from the body;
• Herbion with plantain - contains a water extract of this herb, also it uses other active ingredients: ascorbic acid and mallow flower extract. Tough in texture, dark brown, with a specific taste and smell. Mucolytic, antibacterial, expectorant, immunostimulating action of the medicine is provided by mucus, saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, organic acids. Malva forms a protective film on the mucous membranes, soothes inflammation, reduces unproductive cough. Ascorbic acid increases immunity, strengthens blood vessels, reduces intoxication of the body. It is intended for the treatment of dry cough.

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Pharmacodynamics

Saponins in the plant irritate the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, increasing the secretion of bronchial glands. Because of this, more sputum is released and their viscosity decreases. Organic acids increase the resistance of cells to a lack of oxygen, polysaccharides have a beneficial effect on the formation of interferon, thereby increasing immunity. Glycoside plataginine reduces the reflex of cough. Mucus, enveloping the airways, prevent the reproduction of bacteria. Such pharmacodynamics of plantain contributes to getting rid of cough and general recovery.

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Dosing and administration

All existing forms of potions from plantain are taken 15-20 minutes before meals 3-4 times a day:

• decoction - a tablespoon;
• tincture - adults 20-30 drops, children can be taken only after 12 years, the dose is calculated according to the formula: 2 drops per year of life;
• extracts - half a teaspoon per 100 g of water;
• Herbion - for children under 7 years - a teaspoon, 7-14 years - 1-2 spoons, older than this age - 3-5, washing with warm water;
• syrup Dr. Taiss - recommended for more frequent intake (5-7 times a day), children in the age range of 2-6 years, half a teaspoon, 6-12 years - a full spoon, the rest - a dining room.

The average course of treatment is 7-10 days.

Fresh plantain of cough

Fresh psyllium is famous for its pharmacodynamic activity, thanks to aucubine, carotene, vitamin K, tannins, lemon and oleanolic acids, pectins, saponins and other useful substances. From it squeeze out the juice, prepare syrup, extracts, infusions, decoctions, teas. With its help, treat cholecystitis, colitis, dyspepsia, it is used as a bactericidal and wound healing remedy for skin damage, to stop bleeding, to fight insomnia, to lower blood pressure. Leaves of plantain and cough are no less effective.

There are various ways of preparing a medicinal product:

• the juice of the plantain from the cough - clean leaves, can be cuttings, doused with boiling water, crushed in a blender or meat grinder, squeezed through several layers of gauze or dense natural fabric. The resulting juice (you can add a small amount of water) boil for 2-3 minutes, cool, pour into a glass container. In a refrigerator it is not stored for a long time, therefore it is not necessary to prepare large portions. Before use, it is necessary to warm to room temperature;
  • plantain with sugar from cough - fresh washed and dried leaves are finely chopped, layers are laid in a glass dish, pouring sugar, tightly closed and kept in a cool place for 2 months. After that, it can be used;
  • how to brew a fresh plantain of cough - chopped raw material is poured hot boiled water (a glass 10g), put on a water bath and aged for another half an hour. You can cook it in a thermos and let it brew. Before use, strain;
  • plantain from cough with mother-and-stepmother - joint application of two medicinal plants, will strengthen the therapeutic effect in acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, tk. The mother-and-stepmother has essential oils, vitamins, malic and tartaric acid, bitter glycosides, mucous substances, inulin, rutin, etc. Thanks to them, the plant has an anti-inflammatory, softening, weak spasmolytic effect, dilutes sputum and promotes their escape. In pharmacies syrups are sold, combining plantain and mother-and-stepmother, but in summer, being in nature, you can collect the leaves of plants themselves, take them in equal proportions, podrubit, pour boiling water, insist 30 minutes and get a therapeutic drink;
  • plantain with honey from cough - honey almost always gets from the bins for colds, it is always placed on the basic expectations in accelerating the recovery processes. Even without knowledge of its rich chemical composition (more than 300 elements), in practice, the therapeutic properties of the product are confirmed: honey with warm milk softens the larynx for the night, soothes cough, eases breathing. Adding it to a warm decoction or juice of plantain can enhance the therapeutic properties of the latter, use the uniqueness of the bee product, which combines propolis, pergus, floral nectar, pollen and much more.

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Plantain against coughing for children

On purchased pharmacy preparations of plantain there is an instruction that prohibits their use to children under 2 years. An older child can be treated with a plantain cough in the absence of contraindications. In addition to direct action on pathogenic bacteria, the agent will increase the resistance of the organism, strengthen the children's immunity, and will benefit from diseases of the nasopharynx. To avoid a possible allergy to excipients of finished products, you need to resort to home cooking recipes.

Use Plantain against coughing during pregnancy

Pregnant women are also susceptible to colds and infections, like all people, but unlike others, they are limited in the choice of remedies. In this case, plantain and preparations based on it can help in the fight against coughing. In addition, it is effective for constipation, which often affects pregnant women, reduces toxicosis. It is best to use infusions, decoctions and teas. Studies have shown that the plant does not have a toxicological effect on the fetus and does not cause congenital malformations, but nevertheless, a doctor's consultation is necessary since he has his own contraindications, which can aggravate some pathological conditions.

Contraindications

Plantain can cause allergic reactions with increased sensitivity to it. Other contraindications to use include increased gastric acidity, certain types of ulcers in it and the duodenum, a tendency to thrombosis. Syrups with caution appoint diabetics, tk. They contain sucrose.

Side effects Plantain against coughing

Plantain can cause side effects in the form of allergies: urticaria, itching, swelling. With increased secretion of gastric juice, pain occurs in the epigastric region, heartburn. Plantain increases blood clotting, so blood clots are possible.

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Overdose

If you follow all instructions for the use of an overdose can not be. In case of repeated exceeding recommendations, allergies, stomach pain, intestinal distress are possible.

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Interactions with other drugs

Plantain syrup is not recommended to be used simultaneously with those that block the cough reflex: stoptussin, kodelak, libexim. Simultaneous use of them can lead to stasis of secretion in the tracheobronchial tree and intensification of inflammation. It is best to drink a plantain in the afternoon, and antitussive preparations for the night.

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Storage conditions

All the food from the plantain, cooked by hand, stored in the refrigerator, dry leaves - in paper packages, tissue bags or cans of glass, ceramics in places inaccessible to sunlight and moisture. For tinctures need dark lockers and air temperature of 8-15 ° C. Storage conditions for syrups - a dark place with no higher than + 25 ° C.

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Shelf life

Prepared according to home recipes, plantain preparations can be stored in the refrigerator for only a few days, properly stored dry leaf - up to several years, although if possible it is best to update the stocks in a season. Shelf life of tinctures and syrups is 2 years, after autopsy - one month.

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Analogues

Analogues of plantain are substances that have the same therapeutic effect: alteyka, pectolvan, licorice root, ascoril. They eliminate bronchospasm, contribute to the rarefaction and evacuation of the secretion of the upper respiratory tract

Reviews

The use of plantain is a very common method in the treatment of cough, as evidenced by the testimonies of people. In them they share that the plant is used not only as a mono-medium, but also in combination with pine buds, elderberry flowers, tricolor violets, calendula, St. John's wort. And those who have increased secretion of gastric juice and the body reacts painfully to the grass, it is advised to make inhalations using the juice of plantain.

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